Top 4 Careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

•Demand Planning Analyst.

A demand planning analyst is responsible for managing stock levels and

purchasing goods, as well as for analyzing the inventory and billing processes. ...

•Procurement Manager. ...

•Distribution Centre (DC) Supervisor. ...

•Supply Chain Consultant.

DEMAND ANALYST

• Determine demand forecasts to

support inventory control
operations for assigned
warehouses. Maintain a database
to store and update inventory
data on regular basis. ... Ensure
that warehouses are maintained
clean, safe and orderly.
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
• A procurement manager's job
description includes
directing purchasing agents and
buyers throughout the process of
evaluating suppliers, conducting
interviews with vendors,
negotiating supplier agreements
and managing supplier and
vendor contracts.
DC SUPERVISOR
• The Supervisor, Distribution is
responsible for supervising
the distribution associates
responsible for the receipt,
storage, order filling, or loading of
inventory as it relates to the
daily distribution activities within
assigned area(s) of
a distribution facility
SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANT
• The role of a supply chain
consultant is to evaluate the
current course of action and
scrutinize the prospects to update
the production, purchasing,
warehousing, distribution, and
financial forecasting in
accordance with the requirements
of an organization. .
These are eight of the possible careers you could pursue with a degree in

transportation and logistics:

•Analyst.

•Logistics Engineer.

•Consultant.

•Customer Service.

•Purchasing Manager.

•International Logistics Manager.

•Inventory Manager.

•Supply-Chain Manager.
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGER
• Coordinate with overseas vendors
to manage import activities in
order to meet service level
expectations. Develop and
implement supply chain strategy
for international business
expansions. Assist
in managing shipment and
custom activities for import
services.
INVENTORY MANAGER
• Inventory Managers oversee
the inventory levels of businesses.
They lead a team of inventory or
warehouse employees to receive
and record new stock as its
delivered and shipped out.
Their duties include recording
daily deliveries, evaluating new
shipments, and analyzing
different suppliers.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
• Supply Chain Managers are
responsible for overseeing and
managing company's
overall supply chain and logistics
strategy and operations in order
to maximize the process
efficiency and productivity. In
addition, they play a
crucial role in developing and
maintaining good relationships
with vendors and distributors
Supply Chain Planning
* Supply Chain Planner
* Production Planner
* Logistics Resource Planner
Manufacturing and Production
* Production Operative, Supervisor, or Manager
*Maintenance Operative, Supervisor, or Manager
*Engineer
*Quality Manager
*Production Planner
*Purchasing Manager
*Production Warehouse Manager
Sourcing and Purchasing
*Strategic Sourcing Manager
* Buyer
* Purchasing and Inventory Clerk
* Procurement Manager/Specialist
* Commodities Manager
* Category Manager
Logistics and Transportation
Logistics Administrator
Logistics Manager
Transport Administrator
Transport Manager
Reverse Logistics Manager
Warehouse Administrator
Inventory Controller
Warehouse Manager
CAREER PROSPECTS & SCOPE IN SCM

A degree course in supply management gives the candidates job

opportunities not only within the industry, but also in the outside
sector as

* Customer Service Manager

* Fulfillment Supervisor
* Supply Chain Analyst
* Consultant
* Transportation Manager
*Warehouse Operations Manager
* Shipping Coordinator
* Export Executive, ...

Workers in the logistics and supply chain management field make

sure that goods and services get into the hands of consumers.
The logistics industry is an important driver of economic growth and
 Reasons You Should Consider a Career in Logistics

1. New opportunities are opening in logistics.

2. Careers in logistics are paying more than ever.

3. Jobs are available in logistics for people of all education levels.

4. Advancement opportunities in logistics are plentiful.

5. Logistics careers can be started anywhere.

6. Logistics careers are rarely boring.

7. Opportunities for women are expanding in logistics.

8. Logistics is a stepping stone into the field of international business.

9. . People working in logistics develop fraternal relationships.

Tips To Advance Your Supply Chain And Logistics Career

1.Assess your skills. Evaluating your strengths and skill sets is the first

step in growing your career in supply chain. ...

2.Network. Networking is one of the basic fundamentals that lead

people to a successful career transition. ...

3.Keep up with technology. ...

4.Continue developing critical skills.