Logistics Specialist
Transportation & Logistics
Do you like to organize things? Are you great at details?
Check out a career as a LOGISTICS SPECIALIST.
What is it?
Supply Chain Management is the management and logistics of the flow of goods and services, involving packaging, storage, inventory management, and transportation. Technology, GPS tracking, and “Internet-of-things” (IOT) are increasingly making supply chain management more efficient and cost-effective, reducing time and wasted materials.
What will I do?
As Logistics Specialist analyzes and coordinates an organization’s supply chain, which is the system that moves products from the manufacturer to the end user. A logistics manager will organize the overall collection, storage and distribution of goods.
Can lead you to these jobs:
- Distribution Manager
- Logistics Analyst
- Logistics Manager
- Logistician
- Operations Specialist
- Production Clerk
- Purchasing Agent
- Supply Chain Manager
Important characteristics for this job include:
- Multi-tasker
- Decision maker
- Analytical
- Strong communicator
- Detail-oriented
- Good at math
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Logistics Specialist
Employment Stats in Lake County
EDUCATION LEVEL NEEDED
Bachelor’s Degree
MEDIAN
SALARY
JOB GROWTH
OVER NEXT 10 YEARS
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JOB OPENINGS
OVER NEXT 10 YEARS
Source – Emsi, 2021
Interested in pursuing a career as a Logistics Specialist?
IF YOU NEED TUITION
OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Training grants are available to assist you with tuition or financial assistance through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA).
IF YOU HAVE
GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL:
Check out available Logistics Specialist programs offered by the College of Lake County.
