43-5061.00

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

8.7OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 84% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 88% probability of automation for this role
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84%
of jobs safer
159
jobs riskier than this
-1.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Software & AI

AI software systems—language models, automation tools, and intelligent algorithms—are the primary vector of disruption for this role.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks coordinate material flow and production scheduling—tasks that AI-powered supply chain platforms (Kinaxis, o9 Solutions) and ERP AI tools are increasingly automating. AI can optimize production schedules, flag supply shortages, and reroute material flows faster than human coordinators. The resilient functions are supplier communication during disruptions, crisis escalation, and the informal organizational knowledge that makes schedule changes actually stick through 2027.

Disrupted byGitHub CopilotChatGPT / GPT-4oSalesforce Einstein

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$57,770
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-1.8%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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87% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →