Transportation & Logistics

The global logistics sector is a billion-dollar industry. Any company that moves a product relies on logistics jobs to handle the transportation, distribution, and storage of goods.

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If you thrive on organization and structure, this can be a great career choice. Regardless of your position in the logistics chain, you will play a key role in making sure that the right products get delivered on time and to the right person. Entry-level positions such as shipping clerks or truck drivers offer an opportunity to join this sector without a formal degree.

If you enjoy planning and overseeing large jobs and have an advanced degree, consider pursuing a career as a manager. You could oversee the supply chain, inventory, warehouses, procurement, or a variety of other departments.

The global logistics sector is a billion-dollar industry. Any company that moves a product relies on logistics jobs to handle the transportation, distribution, and storage of goods.

If you thrive on organization and structure, this can be a great career choice. Regardless of your position in the logistics chain, you will play a key role in making sure that the right products get delivered on time and to the right person. Entry-level positions such as shipping clerks or truck drivers offer an opportunity to join this sector without a formal degree. If you enjoy planning and overseeing large jobs and have an advanced degree, consider pursuing a career as a manager. You could oversee the supply chain, inventory, warehouses, procurement, or a variety of other departments.

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Variety in Logistics

As a logistics professional, you might work in one or more of the following areas:

  • storage
  • inventory tracking
  • procurement
  • purchasing
  • order processing
  • shipping and delivery
  • distribution
  • packaging
  • pricing and ticketing
  • transportation
  • customer service
  • business operations
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