Logistics is a vast field with numerous opportunities and possibilities. Its careers offer avenues to shape the future and make transporting goods worldwide more accessible. From helping freight companies find better routes to managing inventory efficiencies — there is an abundance of roles available in this expanding industry.
Here are several things to know about logistics:
- Employment projections for logisticians look strong. With the surge in ecommerce, logistics professionals will have their hands full.
- Work locations can vary. Logisticians can work anywhere from a factory setting to an office to a mobile location like a delivery or pickup center.
- It can be a high-pressure career. Logistics itself is a very challenging area within the Supply Chain Management domain as most of the points of failure occur during logistics functions.
- Understanding the big picture of supply chain management is crucial. A lot of challenges occur as people working in individual parts do not know how the parts come together which also causes stress.
- It’s been dubbed a “Best Business Job”. U.S. News & World Report ranked logistician number 18 on their 2020 Best Business Jobs list. Several factors contribute to these rankings, including median salary, unemployment rate, job prospects, work-life balance and stress level.
- Education is an important first step. 70 % of logistics job postings are seeking candidates with a bachelor’s degree at a minimum. Motivation is another factor that helps logisticians catch the eye of their bosses.
Here are some positions related to logistics:
Freight agent
Freight agents typically work as contractors under licensed freight brokers. As their main role is to help arrange and oversee the shipment of goods and to act as client liaisons, excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. $46,910 per year
Logistics engineer
These professionals strive to enhance and streamline the distribution of goods by creating or reviewing process analyzes, capacity enhancement and routing, and shipment optimization throughout the supply chain. $77,030 per year
Operations manager
Logistics operations managers supervise and analyze the performance of the supply chains. While in charge of managing both people and inventory, operations managers are also responsible for devising and implementing cost-reducing strategies. $97,970 per year
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