What are the jobs and salaries in the warehouse?

The supply chain is made up of a large number of professions that enable the various stages to be carried out successfully. Logistics directors, stock managers and warehousemen make up the warehouse department teams.

There are many differences for each of these positions, particularly in terms of skills, responsibilities, salary and career development. Find out more about the main jobs dedicated to warehouse management in this new article.

The logistics manager

What does a logistics manager do?

The tasks of the logistics director are many. Indeed, this job consists of supervising and coordinating the logistics chain of a company’s site(s). In particular, he/she must control the physical flows, from the receipt of goods, to the preparation of orders, right up to their dispatch. He/she supervises the commercial aspects with suppliers and transporters, as well ascustomer relations.

It isalso a strategic position in social terms, as the logistics director manages the heads of the logistics and transport divisions of the various sites. Finally, he/she acts on a financial level, by putting in place processes to optimise costs.

What is the salary of a logistics director?

On average, a logistics director is paid €75,000 gross per year. Seniority can lead to salary growth, but also to career development. If he/she wishes, he/she can apply for a position as site manager or general manager.

What diploma is required to be a logistics manager?

To qualify for the position of logistics manager, you need to have a BTS or a Bachelor’s degree specialising in logistics or to have graduated from an engineering or business school.

What skills are required to be a logistics manager?

A logistics manager must be organised and rigorous in order to manage the company’s flows and master several tasks at once. He or she must also be reactive in order to meet deadlines. English skills are needed to communicate with customers and suppliers: English is the reference language in the sector.

The Operations Manager

What does an operations manager do?

As theright-hand man of the warehouse manager, the operations manager supervises all activities related to the operation. Among other things, he or she controls the receipt of goods, stock management and delivery preparation. His/her role is also to present transport solutions adapted to the needs of the customers.

Finally, the operations manager has a role in coordinating the schedules of the delivery teams, with the aim of optimising delivery times. He/she is responsible for the profitability and performance of the business.

What is the salary of an operations manager?

The average salary is around 45,000 euros gross per year. With experience, the operations manager can apply for other positions. For example, they can become production managers, logistics managers or even warehouse managers.

What diploma do you need to be an operations manager?

There are two different routes to becoming an operations manager:

• A BTS or DUT in logistics and transport management. At the beginning, you will have to start at the bottom of the ladder and prove yourself in order to progress.
• Have a Bac+5 degree

What skills are required to be an operations manager?

An operations manager must boast good interpersonal skills and a great sense of management to manage very large teams. Rigour and responsiveness are also essential skills in this job where solutions must be found quickly and efficiently.

The logistics coordinator

What does a logistics coordinator do?

Responsible for the management of flows and logistics operations in the warehouse, the logistics coordinator is a real conductor. His/her role is to optimise the company’s performance by managing costs and deadlines, while ensuring quality.

To do this, he/she supervises supplies, manages stocks and optimises storage space. He/she plays a role in relations with transporters, in particular to resolve any disputes. He/she supervises all outgoing flows, right up to receipt by the end customer.

What is the salary of a logistics coordinator?

A logistics coordinator earns on average 32,000 gross per year. There are wide variations in salary depending on the company and the experience acquired. He or she can progress to a position assupply chain manager, logistics manager, or even obtain a management position.

What diploma do you need to be a logistics coordinator?

The job of logistics coordinator is accessible both via a Bac+2/Bac+3 in the field of logistics and transport and via a Bac+5 training. The latter allows easier access to positions requiring managerial skills. In order to gain initial experience in the field, it is advisable to follow a sandwich course.

What skills are required to be a logistics coordinator?

With the day-to-day use of logistics information systems to track inventory and plan flows, a logistics coordinator must be computer literate. Management skills are also needed to oversee and budget action plans.

The stock manager

What does a stock manager do?

A strategic position within the company, the stock manager is responsible for stock levels. Their main task is toensure the availability of goods by maintaining an optimal stock level. To do this, he/she monitors stock fluctuations with the help of software, supplies and sales. He is also responsible for the organisation of the warehouse stocks.

Depending on the company, the stock manager may have to diversify his or her tasks by participating, for example, in negotiations with suppliers, or by supervising transport.

What is the salary of a stock manager?

The average gross annual salary is €28,000. After several years of experience, the stock manager can progress to a position aspurchasing manager or logistics platform manager.

What diploma do you need to be a stock manager?

To do this job, a Bac+2 diploma such as a DUT in Logistics and Transport Management is sufficient. It is also possible to enter the profession with a Bac Pro in Transport Operations or Logistics.

What skills are required to be a stock manager?

A stock manager must have both a strong experience in monitoring a logistics warehouse and excellent interpersonal skills. On a daily basis, he/she is in contact with many people. Finally, a good knowledge of the field is essential to optimise the site’s stock.

Specialised handlers

What does a specialist handler do?

There are many jobs in specialised handling. In these positions, staff have specifictraining or permitsto drive or handle certain equipment. For example, a forklift operator must have a CACES (Certificat d’Aptitude à la Conduite d’Engins en Sécurité) to drive the equipment needed to move the goods.

They may also be crane operators, who drive heavy lifting equipment. They have specific training in driving motorised and lifting equipment.

What is the salary of a specialised material handler?

A specialised handler earns an average of26,000 euros gross per year. He or she can progress to the position ofteam leader or warehouse manager. As there are many opportunities for advancement in the logistics sector, specific training courses can enable him/her to access different positions.

What diploma do you need to become a specialised handler?

The profession of handler is accessible without any particular diploma. However, for a specialised handler, it is recommended to obtain a certificate of aptitude for safe driving (CACES).

What skills are required to be a specialist handler?

Many tasks are nowadays mechanised. However, a specialised handler must in particular :

• Master the techniques of packing, slinging and packaging
• Have some knowledge of computers
• Know how to handle tools such as clamps, jibs, spurs, etc.
• Know how to drive non-motorised handling equipment (pallet truck, hand truck, etc.) or motorised equipment (forklift, lift truck, etc.)

Warehouse workers

What does a warehouse worker do?

The warehouse clerk is part of thelogistics team. They can perform various tasks in a warehouse, such as receiving and unloading goods andstoring them . They are also responsible for preparing the shipment of products, from the constitution of batches to their packaging. A warehouse clerk may be asked to monitor stocks and take inventory.

What is the salary of a warehouse clerk?

The average salary of a warehouse worker is 22,000 euros gross per year. His or her experience within a company allows him or her to progress to other positions of responsibility. It is possible to manage a team by becoming a warehouse manager, or to progress to a position ofstock manager or logistics manager.

What diploma do you need to be a warehouse clerk?

Today, there are several diplomas that allow you to become a warehouse keeper, among others:

• A CAP in logistics
• A Bac Pro in logistics
  

What skills are required to be a warehouse clerk?

The warehouse clerk, being in charge of receiving goods, must be able to read order forms and know all the products available in the stock. They must also be able to drive forklift trucks and pallet trucks.

The field of logistics offers a wide variety of activities, which explains the great diversity of professions encountered in a warehouse. This increases the possibilities for development, with training or simply through experience. The growing needs and attractive salaries make the warehouse a promising field.

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