Oakland County WIN Quarterly Report - Q1 2017 TDL

Q1 2017

January-March

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS OCCUPATION GROUP

Oakland County

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL)

Introduction Transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL) workers help move materials in an efficient manner whether it is from one company to another or directly to a consumer.

Logistics workers range from materials movers to logistics analysts, coordinating and analyzing material and goods movement.

Online Job Postings

Job Posting Analysis Online job postings for TDL occupations have continued to follow an upward trend. In Q1 2017, there was an 8 percent growth to 2196 online job ads. Over the past year, a surge in demand for truck drivers has largely caused the substantial increase in posting intensity.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Employment Over Time Quarter 1 2017

Employment Analysis Employment of TDL workers increased to 73,258 workers in 2017.

This represents the highest level of employment in Oakland County for this occupation group since 2005.

Since bottoming out in 2009 during the Great Recession, employment has now increased for eight consecutive years.

Data: EMSI Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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Truck drivers remain top in-demand job

Entry level TDL opportunities widely available

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Top Jobs Quarter 1 2017

Analysis Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers continue to dominate TDL online postings with nearly four times as many ads as the next most in-demand occupation. Other top jobs have remained consistent through recent quarters, such as laborers and freight, stock and material movers, automotive and watercraft service attendants.

However, logisticians have been moved from their spot in fourth by stock clerks-stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard, and logistics analysts.

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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73,258 individuals employed in TDL jobs

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Education and Experience Entry level job opportunities in TDL are abundant as 69 percent that specified desired experience are open to candidates with zero to two years.

Among those with education requirements, 73 percent of postings required only a high school diploma or vocational training. Bachelor’s degrees were the second most in demand level of educational background for prospective candidates, with 22 percent of available postings. The low requirements for entry and continually growing employment levels make this occupation group a promising one for workers.

8%

increase in employer demand

In-Demand Areas of Study • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management • Business Administration and Management • Engineering, General • Automotive Engineering Technology • Mechanical Engineering

Educational Attainment

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Experience Required

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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In-demand skills: inspection, repair, and customer service

In-demand degree: Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) In-Demand Skills The most advertised baseline and specialized skills for TDL occupations demonstrate that Oakland County employers seek workers with well-rounded foundational skills along with expertise in TDL-specific duties. In addition to being able to have skills such as auto repair or inventory management, these workers must also be able to communicate in teams, problem solve, and even be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs.

Technical In-Demand Skills • • • • •

Repair/Inspection Customer Service Microsoft Office Logistics Forklift Operation

Job Type •

Part-time: 5.6%

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Full-time: 36.7%

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Temporary: 4.2%

Foundational In-Demand Skills Communication Skills Ability to perform physical labor Writing/computer skills Organizational skills/detail-oriented Problem solving

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Certifications Required • • • • •

CDL Class A Commercial Driver's License Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Forklift Operator Certification American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network 4

Average advertised salary: $59,267 annually Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL) Wages The most frequent advertised salary in TDL postings for Oakland County was below $35,000 with 34 percent of postings, but jobs offering over $75,000 were nearly as common with 30 percent. While a limited number of these ads advertise salaries, they provide a sufficient proxy to suggest strong wage growth potential for some occupations. The average advertised salary in Q1 2017 was $59,267.

The concentration of wages below $35,000 and above $75,000 may be better evaluated by the wage table below. While logistics analysts and other closely related positions may earn more than $40 per hour at the median, automotive and watercraft attendants, and material moving workers and similar positions earn around $10 per hour at the median.

$45.43: median hourly wage for Logistics Managers

Advertised Wages in Job Postings Quarter 1 2017

Data: Burning Glass Technologies Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

Wage Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016

Data: EMSI, BLS Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

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