Logistics Workers Seek Career Advice

“I am 19 currently deciding between two different careers. The RAF or the trades. I have an application ongoing for the RAF and I have chosen the Logistics Supplier role, but I am having second thoughts on it as I am questioning myself whether I am actually going to enjoy the role. The RAF to me looks like a great career as you can gain qualifications alongside your time serving in the RAF, make lifelong friends, travel, and play sport etc there are a lot of opportunities within the RAF and it ca”

“Hey am 27, currently working as a software developer, I want to switch my career from IT to logistics, I need help, I don't know which job to apply for. How to set up a resume. I know I have to start from the beginning, and am ready for it Just need a direction Please help!!! submitted by /u/riz_reddit_98 [link] [comments]”

“Hey, what do you think how good is this master's program? It takes two years and I'm looking for an economic module at 2nd year. My bachelor's is not from this field, it's related to law, but I'm switching to logistics. I'm really excited to start. submitted by /u/HugeBalkanHammer [link] [comments]”

“Hello, I am 25m. I’ve been working at gulfstream as an avionics installer for around two years now or so. I am planning to move to Colorado within the next 1-2 years for personal reasons. That said I’m not sure what my best option(s) are career wise. Unfortunately gulfstream does not have any locations in Colorado. The closest option is Arizona, but unfortunately I don’t think that would work out. I’m not quite sure with the current job experience I have what else I’d be able to do / other compa”

“Hi everyone! I’m hoping to get some career advice and maybe connect with people who have been in a similar situation. I’m a Food Technology graduate \[26F\], but I currently work remotely in order fulfillment/customer operations for an international beverage distribution business. I’ve been in this role for 3 years. Although my degree is in Food Tech, I haven’t had professional experience directly in the field yet. Most of my experience has been in operations, and I’m honestly at a point where I”

“I recently completed my masters in Supply chain management from a Business school in France. I have an industrial experience of almost 1 and half year in Africa. Currently I am searching for an internship in France but I am struggling to even land an interview. I would love to have some help or advice to get a start in the industry. I really have to land a job before April since my monthly EMIs for my education loan are starting and I am not financially capable of paying it on my own. So any hel”

“Hello, I currently hold a bachelors in information and library science. Pretty much as soon as I graduated that field started imploding. Can I realistically pivot over to supply chain / logistical work and utilize my degree in this line of work? I have multiple years of experience in a library setting, and around a years experience in a clerical/archival setting. Any advice on a career pivot being a good or bad idea is greatly appreciated submitted by /u/SpiritedAssumption18 [link] &”

“Hey everyone, I finished my BS in Supply Chain & Operations Management in May and have about 4 years of operations experience before that, though none of it was supply chain specifically. I've been applying since October and have gotten almost no callbacks, for anything. Not picky about the role at this point, just trying to get in the field somewhere. Is a general ops background just not translating, or am I going about this wrong? I have no clue how to move forward. submitted by”

“I’m 31 and going back to school to get a BA in supply chain management. I am in my 3rd semester (hoping to finish in a year) and I’m taking some supply chain classes but I feel like I’m not really learning much from the class. How much does this actually relate tot be real world? I’m doing the work and everything but I feel like it’s not really useful in the real world. Maybe I am wrong. submitted by /u/trogdordaburninater [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, I am currently at a crossroads in my career and I really want to dive deeper into supply chain and logistics. I worked in last mile logistics for a pretty large company, but ultimately I find myself clueless when looking for roles as they reference things/tools that were not used by my former employer. I already have an MBA with 5 years experience in last mile delivery, but really want to see the more technical side of things. I am between Zaragoza Logistics Center and La Salle. su”

“Hello everyone! I’m a logistics officer with over eight years in the Army. I plan on leaving the military soon, and they’ll help pay for my masters and certs. For employability purposes, which would better on a resume? Thank you! submitted by /u/Door_Box_4697 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, I’m completely new to logistics and I currently have two job opportunities. One is as a junior Transport Planner/Dispatcher, and the other is an administrative role at a freight forwarding company, where I would have the opportunity to learn and eventually become a Freight Forwarder. Both companies are willing to train me from scratch, so I’m mainly trying to understand which career path might suit me better. Does anyone here have experience working as a planner/dispatcher or freigh”

“Hey, what do you think how good is this master’s program? My bachelor’s is not from this field, it’s related to law, but I’m switching to logistics. I’m really excited to start. submitted by /u/HugeBalkanHammer [link] [comments]”

“Is it possible to land an entry-level job as a supply chain/logistics coordinator without any direct experience in the field? I know that even many entry-level positions prefer candidates with some relevant experience, but I’m wondering how much transferable skills are taken into consideration. I do have organizational, problem-solving, and good time-management skills after many years in case management roles. I’ve also consistently been told by past managers that I’m a fast learner who picks up”

“Hello Everyone, I currently have my BS in supply chain and operations management with about 8 years experience. I was considering getting a MS in data science. Do you think my domain knowledge and experience, as well as a MS in data science would be a good step for my career? What possible roles might I be looking at? Are there better options I could pursue? How is the job market right now? submitted by /u/Automatic-Box-9128 [link] [comments]”

“I'm going to school for Supply Chain Logistics Management (w/ a Mgmt minor and Aviation SCL cert). I'm classified as a junior currently, so I know I need to start looking for internships. I just don't know where to look or what I should even look for. I LOVE logistics – I have a huge fascination with the movement of things from A to B in the right quantity at the right time. I've loved logistics for as long as I can remember, I loved being in semi trucks and learning about trains”

“I’m 25 and currently unemployed, and I’m trying to figure out what direction I should take with my career. My degree is in Supply Chain Management. My previous job was in warehouse operations at DE, but I ended up doing much more than a typical warehouse role. I helped set up a warehouse from the ground up. Since management rarely came to the warehouse in person, I became a generalist and handled a little bit of almost everything: daily operations, inventory, shipping, receiving, reporting, prob”

“Hey all, landed in Toronto a few months ago as a new PR and I’m in the middle of a career pivot I could use some honest feedback on. Quick background — spent about 4 years at a major airline’s cargo division in Shanghai, doing a mix of commercial and analyst work. Dynamic pricing, negotiating BSA (block space agreement) contracts, allocating cargo capacity across different agents, competitive intel, plus managing a few big e-commerce accounts. So it was kind of a mix of sales and analysis — I’d”

“I’ve been working in warehouses for about 10 years (34 years old now) as an order picker and forklift operator at various warehouses and manufacturing shipping departments. Due to a mix of unfortunate circumstances and my own poor choices , my career hasn’t advanced as far as I would have hoped 10 years ago. About 2 years ago I started at a new place after being out of the country and unemployed for a year . I was desperate for a job , so I took the offer . They placed me in the small parts cage”

“Hi everyone I’m really interested in a logistics manager type of career in maritime. However what does it actually entail I want more of the business side of things rather than the engineering side of stuff I’ve seen many jobs giving that however I still have to do a PLC it like a course before college and I don’t know to do a general one or be more niche in what I choose with But if anyone know what these kinds of business maritime jobs are like please let me know !! -schedule -day to day -are”

“I am a student studying bachelors in supply chain and logistics and I want to join and help my brother with his Logistics and Freight Forwarding company. Although he hasn’t forced me into doing it I want to prove to him I can pull in clients and show him my potential. The company is based in the middle east and Europe, we handle door to door delivery from pick up, documentation, shipping, storage and basically everything end to end. My biggest concern is I don’t know how to generate leads. I’ve”

“Hi all, I’m in my mid 30s with a background in finance. I will be graduating in May with a degree in supply chain and am trying to get my foot in the door in industrial/manufacturing. I live in a big area for this type of business but they all want experience. I have applied to over 100 jobs for even entry level warehouse jobs (even though I really can’t afford entry level pay) and NOTHING. Now I’m looking to start networking but I’m seeking advice. Is cold messaging on LinkedIn ok? What should”

“I want to in this field im Interested in the course but lately I found the degree and the jobs are totally different things, the world works different, and which made me stuck like a lot of decisions and paths I can see I can't just decide or set an direction. I'm looking for someone to talk with who has some industry experience so can guide me and give me a better picture as I don't know anyone working in this field. submitted by /u/Federal-Ad-5791 [link] [comments”

“I have 6+ years in trucking, debating if i obtaining a bachelors degree in supply chain management from WGU would be worth it to pair my experience in the field in order to get out of the driver seat and into a office chair with normal 9-5 hours. submitted by /u/Wonderful-Eagle-2713 [link] [comments]”

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“Hi everyone, looking for some career advice, especially from people working in supply chain in Canada. I’ve been working at a large automotive group as a Parts Shipper/Receiver for about 6 months. I mainly deal with physical inventory, shipping/receiving, receiving parts, putting them away, checking orders, etc. Before this, I worked for the same company as a CSR/appointment coordinator for about 9 months. I’m wondering how I should build my career from here. I’m more interested in getting into”

“Hi everyone, I’m a final-year [B.Com honours]graduate currently working in accounting and tax. I’m planning to pursue an MBA next year and have been researching Logistics & Supply Chain Management. I have a few questions for people who are studying this specialization or already working in the industry: Is MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain actually worth it in India? How is the work-life balance? Does the job become repetitive, or do you get to solve different problems every day? Which col”

“Hi all, I graduated from my masters in Economics earlier last year, couldn’t find anything econ/data related, so I got a a job as a coordinator for a 3PL in Canada. After a year of firefighting, I’m getting quite exhausted and want to eventually pivot into a more strategic role at the supplier’s side where pressure of more structured with more growth opportunities. I have the below few questions: -For people who moved from 3PL/freight forwarding to an in-house supply chain role, what actually ch”

“Hey everyone, I’ve been working in International Logistics for two years now after university, where I got my Bachelors in Supply Chain Management. I’ve been trying to pivot from logistics to supply chain/procurement/vendor management/sourcing analysts but haven’t found any success getting interviews. Still not certain on which specific role I want yet.. with no experience in them I’m open to any of the above. Seems like every role is looking for prior experience. Does anyone have any advice on”

“Hey everyone, I’ve been working in International Logistics for two years now after university, where I got my Bachelors in Supply Chain Management. I’ve been trying to pivot from logistics to supply chain/procurement/vendor management/sourcing analysts but haven’t found any success getting interviews. Still not certain on which specific role I want yet.. with no experience in them I’m open to any of the above. Seems like every role is looking for prior experience. Does anyone have any advice on”

“Recently separated from military service as a truck driver and currently trying to pivot into supply chain. I have no wish to drive trucks anymore and I want a stable career that pays well and that allows me to work an office job. My undergraduate degree is Criminal Justice (Homeland Security) and now i’m working on a Masters in Supply Chain Management. I’ve been applying to jobs and have had zero hits and i’m starting to think maybe i’m pivoting into the wrong career. At one point I wanted to p”

“I am currently working an entry-level role at a logistics company and have been for the past almost 2 years now. I am also close to being done with my online degree in logistics. Right now I am trying to figure out my next steps. I have been applying to logistics coordinator, logistics analyst, and such roles but with no luck. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can advance my career?! I have been trying to find companies to apply to and whatever companies I apply to don't respond or r”

“Hello! So a bit of an intro, I'm an 18 years old guy that's really confused on what career to take and have limited time to decide (In a week ish). I have a deep connection for medicine as well as business, which makes it hard to decide. Can anyone help me by telling me what would be in more demand in the future? Or like general help please. Thank you so much! submitted by /u/According-Truth4783 [link] [comments]”

“I need career advice from experienced employees Currently I am stuck in a different field . I want to change my career to the logistics and supply chain field. I graduated degree in business administration and 1 year diploma in logistics and supply chain management. Currently working at UAE as lab technician assistant. Should i take masters in logistics or specialisation in any feild inside logistics. Please guide me . Thank you submitted by /u/capt_sam11 [link] [comments]”

“Hey all. Graduated with a degree in supply chain and operations management. Working in fulfillment in a warehouse for a small company. Employers know of my degree and me wanting to move up. Been getting exposed to inventory management, Google Sheets data transformation, PO tracking, inventory management systems and Electronic Data Interchange. Just trying to learn as much as I can on the job. My question is, for those who started off on the warehouse floor, what do you do now? And what skills do”

“I’ve been working full-time as a Shipping/Receiving Clerk for about two years along with doing supply in the army for another seven. I enjoy it pretty well and would like to advance a career in logistics sometime sooner or later. What are some options for courses and further education to look into? submitted by /u/UpstairsOwn7741 [link] [comments]”

“I am an 18 year old from Romania and i need advices or ideas for my future.I work at a factory for the moment,and i am on the lookout for a better job or opportunity tied to computers.I finished a vocational high school and now i am learning in a program that will allow me to get my final diploma.I have remarkable skills in english speaking and computers,either software or hardware.An idea that i have would be to look for a job in logistics,but i dont know what to learn and get better at in my f”

“Hi everyone, I’m looking for some career advice from people working in demand planning / supply chain planning. I have about one year of experience in logistics, as a Shipping/Warehouse Supervisor in manufacturing. An internal opportunity recently opened up for a Customer Demand Planner role. The official title at my company is EDI – Logistics Planning, but the actual responsibilities include reviewing customer EDI/demand, creating shipment plans, coordinating with production planning when suppl”

“Hello everyone, I am looking for advice/insight from people in the supply chain world regarding how I should move forward with my career. I am currently working as a procurement coordinator in Pennsylvania for a utility/energy company and have been in this position for about 1 year and 8 months now. My main duties are vendor onboarding, vendor management, invoice problem-solving, managing COIs, and generating PO's and PO changes in our ERP system, JDE Oracle, and pretty much any issues that”

“Been working in supply chain for a year now and it doesn’t feel rewarding. Always had an interest in insurance though, is it worth the change? submitted by /u/samgs26 [link] [comments]”

“Since I (24F) was 15 I helped my mom run our family clothing business. That's why I studied Logistics and International Trade, even though I never really liked it. I just wanted to help the business grow by importing materials from China. The business failed after the pandemic, so I switched to Graphic Design because it's something I've always enjoyed. But after seeing the reality of the industry, low pay, companies expecting one person to do everything, and AI becoming a bigger part”

“Since I was 15 I helped my mom run our family clothing business. That's why I studied Logistics and International Trade, even though I never really liked it. I just wanted to help the business grow by importing materials from China. The business failed after the pandemic, so I switched to Graphic Design because it's something I've always enjoyed. But after seeing the reality of the industry, low pay, companies expecting one person to do everything, and AI becoming a bigger part of it”

“Hi everyone. I’m seriously considering becoming a transport/logistics dispatcher. It’s the first career I’ve genuinely felt excited about. I’d love to hear from people currently doing the job. How did you get started, what skills matter most, and what should I learn before applying? If anyone could take 15-20 minutes to speak to me either voice call or text, I would appreciate it a lot, I’m a young guy trying to figure out life. If voice call or text is too much then responding to this post is a”

“I'm 18 studying to get a bachelors in supply chain and I want to work in maritime logistics, I know automation is likely to change this industry by the time I graduate and it makes me nervous seeing as I'm not sure which jobs are really going to exist or not, or if the jobs that do exist are gonna be ones that someone with little experience can start doing. aside from networking, attending workshops and things like that, are there certain things I can do to boost my chances of working in”

“Looking for honest opinions from people actually working in supply chain / logistics. I’m currently doing OTHM Level 4 Business Management and my college gives the option to specialise in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. Trying to decide if it’s worth going deeper into this area or staying more general. A bit about me: Goal is to build a career abroad (US, Canada, Europe) Looking for long-term growth, not just any entry-level job Happy to learn new skills, but I’m not a natural “numbers”

“I’m a 24 year old supply chain professional debating which career path to work towards. Right now I work for a large consulting company in their supply chain division. Been promoted once after 1.5 years, on track to be promoted again in another 1.5-2.5 years, and then promotions are slower to come by (every 5 years or so). Growth isn’t necessarily slow, but we’re looking at 10-15% salary bumps with each promotion. Debating if I can make more money if I transition to a sales role. My consulting b”

“I am currently an entry-level associate at GXO. I have been at my role for the past almost 2 years now and am pursuing an online degree via SNHU in Logistics and Transportation Management, which I hope to be done with this month. Anyway, after my entry-level role and degree, I understand that Logistics Coordinator or some specialist role is the logical next step forward. I am currently looking at Logistics Coordinator roles, whether at XPO or 3PLs. Do those still exist?! I have been trying to fi”

“I wonder taking Logistics is the right move? I'm a 22 year old man who is waiting for his degree to be delivered and then moving forward with Logistics in MBA but I wonder if there is a big scope of logistics in UAE considering the situation with Strait of Hormuz. This is not the only worry, I also want to get into a university with low fees so I wonder if there is one. submitted by /u/animejerk7763 [link] [comments]”

“hey all, I recently just started a job in manufacturing medical devices as a technician, I've been doing odd jobs here and there to figure out what industry/career I wanna work in and after getting some advice from a former colleague, I've decided on supply chain management and planning to go to school for a diploma in it I used to work at a bookstore as a logsitics assistant doing book returns back to the suppliers and now this job. I'm sorry if this is a bit confusing but I sort of”

“Hello all, I am currently getting a masters in an unrelated field, i am also thinking of pivoting to supply chain, i'd like to learn new skills and open up new career opportunities. I am willing to put in the time and work necessary. My question is - Is it worth it to pursue this career in the EU without a bachelor's degree? if so, what certificates or courses would you recommend I take? submitted by /u/blackaske [link] [comments]”

“I'm a 22 year old man who is waiting for his degree to be delivered and then moving forward with Logistics in MBA but I wonder if there is a big scope of logistics in UAE considering the situation with Strait of Hormuz. This is not the only worry, I also want to get into a university with low fees so I wonder if there is one. submitted by /u/animejerk7763 [link] [comments]”

“I'm looking for some career advice from people working in logistics, supply chain, or those who have already completed an MBA. Currently, I'm working in a well-known logistics company in a documentation role. Before this, I worked in pricing, and I also have experience in business development. Overall, I have around 2 years of experience in pricing, and now I'm gaining exposure to documentation as well. My long-term goal is to build a strong career in logistics and supply chain. This”

“I have degree on computer science. After years of working and gap, this summer I was starting new career in supply chain. I want to be supply chain analyst and even planner in the future. It ended up getting a job in freight forwarder as import coordinator. I was let go after 3 weeks because “our company is too small to teach a beginner”. Now I need advice: do I still need to stick on NVOCC company, or do I need to work on my analyst path? If going go analyst path, what role I should start looki”

“I graduated from university 3 years ago. Unfortunately, cancer made me take a break. Now that I've recovered, I'd like to start my career as a freight forwarder, from the bottom up. I'm still going to take a few months to take some courses. English is not my first language, so I'll start there before moving to another city. Do you have any advice for me? What areas should I prepare for, and how should I start at a freight forwarding company? A point in my favor: I'm single wi”

“I work for a small flooring manufacturing company as a Logistics & Sales Support Coordinator. I have a high school diploma and CPIM & CSCP certifications. I handle transportation, invoicing, pricing updates, entering customer POs and date changes, maintaining our database, carrier schedules, and RFQs. I can usually finish my normal workload in 2–3 hours because I’ve gotten pretty efficient at it. I also already understand a lot of the production side. I know how POs get scheduled, change”

“Hello, I'm a rising senior majoring in Supply Chain Management. I'm curious to how the job market looks upon graduation and what I should be focusing the last couple of semesters doing. I'm just not sure about my chances considering how hard it was for me to land a blue collar job, so I'm definitely anxious. Maybe I'm just not seeing the opportunities out there, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. PS: I live within 5-10 miles from NYC so I know there's a lot out t”

“I am currently working an entry-level logistics role at GXO and have been for almost 2 years now. I am also pursuing an online degree via SNHU in Logistics/Transportation Management, which I hope to be done with this Fall. My question concerns the next steps following my entry-level job. I took the job just to gain a foothold in the industry, and prior to that I had worked part-time jobs at both Amazon as a Warehouse Associate and FedEx as a Package Handler for about 3 years combined while pursu”

“Hi guys, I need some suggestions. I am ooking for good online certification courses to upskill myself and grow in my career. My background is in Operations, Logistics, Inventory & Warehouse management, procuremeny of material and e-commerce operations. I also have experience coordinating and communicating with partners and vendors. I am considering doing a certification in project management but I’d also like to know what other courses or skills I should learn that could help me get better c”

“Currentky working as a buyer but am looking to get out. Before I was a warehouse manager and I really miss being on my feet all day. What are some different industries I could transition into that aren’t supply chain related? submitted by /u/Ryanf_2413 [link] [comments]”