Workforce Shortage in Supply Chain Operations Plagues 3 out of 4

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The supply chain sector faces persistent workforce shortages, particularly in transportation and warehousing roles, despite competitive pay and benefits. Descartes' study of industry decision-makers reveals that 76% of supply chain operations suffer from workforce shortages, with transportation roles being the hardest hit. However, ZipRecruiter's 2024 Labor Market Outlook highlights significant job growth in transportation and warehousing since the pandemic, with warehousing and storage leading the increase. Job titles such as corporate pilot, freight dispatcher, and logistics support are among the fastest-growing within the sector. While warehousing jobs have low entry barriers, demand is rising for tech professionals. Descartes and Zetwerk data emphasize the difficulty in filling knowledge worker roles, such as analysts, due to increasing technical demands. Zetwerk's analysis also highlights lucrative opportunities, with general/operations managers having over 35,000 job openings and purchasing managers commanding a median salary of $131,350. Overall, supply chain jobs offer a promising median salary of $90,812, with New Jersey, New York, and Washington offering the highest average salaries, while Vermont, Wyoming, and North Dakota have the most job openings per capita.

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