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Is a career in logistics right for you?

Learn more about these roles in the manufacturing industry!

Logistics Roles

The ideal personality for a role in logistics is a planner. They are highly disciplined, organized, and timely. They avoid risk, are pragmatic, and have great memorization skills.

A logistics team member knows many people in the organization, how the organization fits together, and is able to navigate the organization quickly to resolve issues. They are critical to be able to anticipate customer needs and deliver on time. They are also wonderful process improvement advocates as they are the first line of defense in eliminating waste in material and time.

A career in logistics is a focused career that involves warehouse and distribution centers that can be physical in nature. Within customer service, the position can require sitting and talking for long periods of time, and requires patience and problem solving skills.

Logistics Jobs, Logistics Engineer

Logistics Engineer

A logistics engineer is responsible for improving material flow and analyzing operations for opportunities to automate both physical and digital processes. They use analysis tools with simulation and planning to improve operations, model product supply chain and provide potential improvements. They also uncover existing quality issues and actively find improvement methods. Earnings for Logistics Engineer varies from $26k-$165k depending on experience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree

Logistics Jobs, Logistics/Warehouse Worker

Logistics/Warehouse Worker

Logistics/warehouse workers are responsible for transporting and packing products, on a timely matter. Logistic works also maintain products separated, organized and in good rotation. They monitor product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues. Earnings for Logistics/Warehouse workers varies from $35k-$65k depending on experience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: High School Diploma

Logistics Jobs, Receiving/Shipping Traffic Coordination

Receiving/Shipping Traffic Coordination

Receiving & Shipping Coordinators supervise the transportation of all supplies, materials, and goods. Associates work together and interact with logistics specialists, customer service agents, service providers, and other parties involved with the delivery and receiving of goods. Earnings for IT varies from $35k-$60k depending on experience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: High School Diploma

Logistics Jobs, Customer Service Representative

Customer Service Representative

Customer service are responsible for engaging with customers on behalf of the organization. They handle phone calls and emails, addressing questions, and contribute to team meetings for better communication strategies. These representatives stay informed about company products or services to assist customers effectively. They manage customer expectations and serve as advocates for customers within the organization. Earnings for Customer Service Reps varies from $35k-$60k depending on experience, job title, and responsibilities.

Minimum Educational Requirement: Bachelor's Degree