Education

• Most organizations prefer a bachelor's degree in a logistics-related discipline, but will hire a candidate with a high school diploma or GED and several years of logistics supervisory experience.
  
  

Function

• Responsibilities include maintaining appropriate inventory levels by scheduling efficient shipping and receiving of freight. This involves coordination and rotation of stock to allocate space.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision includes ensuring quality and safety standards are followed by employees, and scheduling warehouse staff. Training new staff is also required.
  
  

Types

• Many organizations may have a variety of stock items, such as technical parts, refrigerated or temperature-controlled stock. These companies may require experience with specific types of stock items.
  
  

Average Salary

• As of November 2009, average salary for a warehouse supervisor is approximately $39,000 per year, according to SimplyHired.com.