Examples of Occupations:
Air Traffic Controller, Flight Dispatcher, Mail Carrier, Shipping/Receiving Clerk, Warehouse Supervisor
Examples of majors/programs of study:
Aviation Management, Materials Management, Operations Management, Sales/Distribution/Merchandizing, Transportation & Materials Moving
While it's important to know what kind of career you're interested in, it's also important to consider the skill level needed.
Distribution & Dispatching Profile
Donna Carmody is a distribution warehouse manager. She directs and coordinates all of the activities of her workers, including receiving, stacking, transporting, order filling, shipping, and maintaining stock records. She also supervises the labeling, casing, and packing of materials or products to be shipped. She makes up worker schedules and estimates how long jobs will take to complete. She is also responsible for safety and preventing theft. To her the best part of her job is making things go smoothly and getting the most out of her workers. She dislikes the noise and exhaust fumes from delivery trucks.