Requirements

Manager or director in storage and warehousing - requirements

As a manager or director in storage and warehousing, you’ll oversee the efficient movement of products or materials in and out of your facility or its safe storage. Here you can find out more about a career in warehouse management, how you can break into the field, and what your job might involve.

Know what you'll need to land a job below.

What qualifications do you need to be a manager or director in storage and warehousing?

You can get a role in this area with a degree in most subjects, but qualifying in the following areas will be especially useful:

You can usually get your first role with an HND or foundation degree if you prefer, or even start working straight after college. Apprenticeships are also an option and are a useful way of learning, getting professional experience and earning money all at the same time.

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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be a manager or director in storage and warehousing?

Postgraduate qualifications aren’t usually needed to get a job, but they’ll give you an edge against other applicants for some roles.

Relevant degrees at postgraduate level include:

Operations and supply chain management
Operations, logistics and supply chain management
International shipping and logistics
Business with supply chain management
Procurement, logistics and supply chain management

What skills do you need to be a manager or director in storage and warehousing?

Management skills, of both personnel and processes, will be central to your role as a warehouse manager.

Hard skills usually include:

Warehousing processes
Logistics
Supply chain management
Project and process management
Performance management and reporting
Audits
Operating heavy machinery

Soft skills include:

Efficiency
Communication
Management
Eye for detail
Planning
Leadership

Do you need work experience to be a manager or director in storage and warehousing?

Work experience will always improve your employability. You could look for a part-time or holiday job in a warehouse in between your studies or look for graduate schemes within large manufacturing, retail or transport companies. Experience in any management role or in a retail environment can also help you stand out to employers.