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Explore Business CareersLOGISTICS MANAGEMENTOffice of Career Management
What is Logistics Management? The art of getting the right stuff, to the right place, at the righttime Logistics is concerned with the design and management ofsystems for the movement of products from points ofproduction to points of consumption Such systems typically encompass activities such astransportation, warehousing, materials handling, inventoryplanning, and control customer service, facility location,scheduling, and purchasing
Characteristics for SuccessAdaptableCalm under pressureEnjoy moving around on your feetForward thinkerPractical and mechanicalTeam player
Sample Logistics RolesAnalyst Understand, predict, and enhance logistics processesConsultant Works with client organizations to enhance logistics performance through strategicplanning, process engineering, and/or implementationCustomer Service Manager Plans and directs activities of customer service teams to meet the needs of customersand support company operationsInventory Manager Develops and implements plans to optimize inventory cost and customer service goalsLogistics Manager Oversees a variety of logistics functions which include warehouse and distributionoperations, forecasting, planning, logistics systems, customer service, and purchasing
Sample EmployersAmazonPepsiCoC.H. RobinsonWorldwide, Inc.The Goodyear Tireand Rubber CompanyMast Global LogisticsWalmart Inc.ODW LogisticsWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.PenskeXPO Logistics
Salary InformationFisher College of BusinessAverage Logistics Management Salaries (2019-2020)Full-time 57,598 annuallyIntern 17 hourly
Job Outlook Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 5 percentfrom 2018 to 2028, about as fast as the average for alloccupations. Employment growth will be driven, in part, bythe need for logistics in the transportation of goods in aglobal economy. See the Occupational Outlook Handbook for additionalinformation: http://www.bls.gov/OCO
Fisher ResourcesAcademic Information Marketing & Logistics Department Logistics Management Specialization Course InformationExtracurricular Information The Logistics Association Purchasing & Supply Management Association Buckeye Operations Management Society
Logistics is concerned with the design and management of . Oversees a variety of logistics functions which include warehouse and distribution operations, forecasting, planning, logistics systems, customer service, and purchasing . Average Logistics Management Salaries (2019- 2020) Full-time. 57,598 annually. Intern; 17 hourly.
