Warehousing & Fulfillment

The field of Supply Chain & Logistics (SCM) differs from others on this website because there are several ways to begin your first job. You can enter via several entry-level jobs. The diagram below shows how you can move around once you have a job in SCM – you can move ahead in a straight line from job to job and you can also move around in different ways. Scroll further down this page for more details about all of the jobs on this pathway.

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Jobs on this Pathway include:


Please note that Ohio wage data has been cited across this website; however, the industry highlights and skills information are nationally relevant.

Wages quoted on this website refer to Northeast Ohio

Entry-Level

Inventory Control Associate

Median Wages: $34,923

Qualifications:

  • Able to read and follow instructions
  • Physical stamina and the ability to lift/move at least 40 pounds.
  • Possess Basic Computer and Communication Skills
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Warehouse Associate (Picker, Packer, Material Handler, Loader, Unloader)

Median Wages: $27,789

Qualifications:

  • Able to read and follow instructions
  • Physical stamina and the ability to lift/move at least 40 pounds.
  • Possess Basic Computer and Communication Skills

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Inventory Planner, Inventory Analyst

Median Wages: $57,664

Qualifications:

  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
  • Good organizational and computer skills. Spreadsheets and database experience is a benefit.
  • 1-2 years general clerical and/or inventory record keeping experience is usually required
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Warehouse Lead Associate

Median Wages: $60,258

Qualifications:

  • Able to follow instructions and provide basic leadership to a team.
  • Physical stamina and the ability to lift/move at least 40 pounds.
  • Requires 2-4 years’ experience and/or a college degree.


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Warehouse – Department Supervisor

Median Wages: $60,258

Qualifications:

  • Able to follow instructions and provide basic leadership to a team.
  • Physical stamina and the ability to lift/move at least 40 pounds.
  • Requires 2-4 years’ experience and/or a college degree.
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Inventory Supervisor

Median Wages: $60,258

Qualifications:

  • Able to follow instructions and provide basic leadership to a team.
  • Good organizational and computer skills. Spreadsheets and database experience is a benefit.
  • Requires 2-4 years’ experience and/or a college degree.
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Senior Inventory Planner, Senior Inventory Analyst

Median Wages: $77,621

Qualifications:

  • Ability to manage complex projects and do extensive analysis.
  • 4-6 years of professional planning experience is usually required.
  • Bachelors degree in a related area is required.
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Warehouse Department Manager, Area Manager, Shift Manager

Median Wages: $90,480

Qualifications:

  • Able to lead and manage employees and processes.
  • Possess good written and oral communication and critical thinking skills.
  • Requires 4-8 years’ related experience and a college degree is preferred.
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Warehouse Manager, Facility Manager

Median Wages: $110,157

Qualifications:

  • Able to lead and manage employees and oversee complex processes.
  • Possess good leadership, written and oral communication and critical thinking skills.
  • Requires 4-8 years’ experience and a college degree is preferred.


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