Careers in Logistics & Supply Chain
One hundred and seventy-two careers across transportation, warehousing, procurement, planning, last-mile delivery, and the operations work that moves goods through the economy on time and intact. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 4 for Logistics & Supply Chain.
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Passenger Attendants
High School Diploma · $37,560
Provide services to ensure the safety of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal.…
Pick/Pack Operations Lead
High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's preferred · $45,000
Leads picking and packing operations on the warehouse floor, optimizing order fulfillment workflows, training staff,…
Polar Logistics Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Manages and coordinates the transportation, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and personnel in polar…
Port / Terminal Operations Manager
Bachelor's in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or Business · $98,000
Manages port or terminal operations including vessel scheduling, cargo handling, yard management, and equipment…
Procurement Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Coordinates purchasing activities, manages supplier relationships, and ensures timely delivery of goods and services.…
Procurement Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Oversees the acquisition of goods and services, negotiates contracts, and manages supplier relationships to optimize…
Procurement Manager / Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance · $105,000
Leads strategic procurement activities including supplier selection, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and category…
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
High School Diploma · $60,020
Tend, control, or operate power-driven, stationary, or portable pumps and manifold systems to transfer gases, oil,…
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment.…
Purchasing Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $139,510
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing…
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
High School Diploma · $58,030
Drive switching or other locomotive or dinkey engines within railroad yard, industrial plant, quarry, construction…
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers
Bachelor's Degree · $65,480
Operate or monitor railroad track switches or locomotive instruments. May couple or uncouple rolling stock to make up…
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
High School Diploma · $74,080
Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant, or similar location. Conductors…
Railroad Operations Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Oversees and coordinates the daily operations of a railroad system, ensuring efficiency, safety, and compliance with…
Recycling and Reclamation Workers
High School Diploma · $35,270
Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of…
Recycling Coordinators
High School Diploma · $63,940
Supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
High School Diploma · $48,350
Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
Reverse Logistics Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Environmental Science, or Business · $88,000
Oversees the management of product returns, refurbishment, recycling, and disposal processes to recover value, reduce…
Route Optimization Analyst
Bachelor's in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or Mathematics · $78,000
Analyzes and optimizes delivery routes and transportation networks using mathematical models and optimization software…
S&OP Manager (Sales & Operations Planning)
Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; MBA preferred · $115,000
Facilitates the integrated sales and operations planning process to align demand forecasts, supply capacity, and…
Safety Inspector (Railroad)
Bachelor's degree · $85,000
Inspects railroad equipment, tracks, and operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.…
Sailor and Marine Oiler
High School Diploma or GED · $55,000
Operate and maintain engines, boilers, and other mechanical equipment aboard ships or other vessels. Perform routine…
Sailors and Marine Oilers
High School Diploma · $49,610
Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency…
Salon Manager
High School Diploma or Equivalent · $50,000
Manages the daily operations of a hair or beauty salon, including staff supervision, client scheduling, inventory…
SAP Basis Administrator
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Systems Administration · $110,000
Manages SAP system infrastructure including installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, transport…
SAP BW/BI Consultant (Business Warehouse)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Business Analytics · $118,000
Designs and implements SAP Business Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions including data modeling, ETL…
SAP FICO Consultant (Finance & Controlling)
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or IT; SAP FICO certification required · $120,000
Configures and implements SAP Financial Accounting and Controlling modules to support general ledger, accounts…
SAP Functional Consultant (MM/SD/PP/WM)
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Engineering; SAP certification required · $115,000
Configures and customizes SAP modules including Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, and…
SAP Integration Specialist (PI/PO/CPI)
Bachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or Software Engineering · $120,000
Designs and implements SAP integration solutions using Process Integration, Process Orchestration, and Cloud Platform…
SAP Project Manager
Bachelor's in Business, IT, or Engineering; PMP and SAP certifications preferred · $130,000
Manages end-to-end SAP implementation and upgrade projects including scope definition, resource planning, timeline…
SAP S/4HANA Migration Consultant
Bachelor's in IT, Business, or Engineering; SAP S/4HANA certification required · $145,000
Leads the technical and functional migration of legacy SAP ECC systems to SAP S/4HANA, managing data conversion, custom…
SAP Solution Architect
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering; multiple SAP certifications · $155,000
Designs enterprise-wide SAP solution architectures spanning multiple modules and integrations, ensuring technical…
SAP SuccessFactors Consultant (HCM)
Bachelor's in HR, IT, or Business; SAP SuccessFactors certification required · $115,000
Implements and configures SAP SuccessFactors cloud HCM modules including Employee Central, Recruiting, Performance, and…
School Bus Driver
High School Diploma · $47,920
Operates a school bus to transport students safely and efficiently to and from school and other authorized activities.…
Ship Engineers
High School Diploma · $101,320
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and…
Shipping Manager / Export Manager
Bachelor's in International Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain · $78,000
Manages outbound shipping operations including carrier selection, export documentation, packaging standards, and…
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs
High School Diploma · $36,670
Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes…
Sourcing Manager
Bachelor's degree · $95,000
Manages the procurement process, identifies suppliers, negotiates contracts, and ensures cost-effective acquisition of…
Stockers and Order Fillers
High School Diploma · $37,090
Receive, store, and issue merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard…
Subway and Streetcar Operators
High School Diploma · $84,830
Operate subway or elevated suburban trains with no separate locomotive, or electric-powered streetcar, to transport…
Supply Chain Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Optimizes logistics and operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Supply Chain Automation Engineer
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or Automation Engineering · $110,000
Designs and implements automation solutions across supply chain operations including RPA, IoT integration, and workflow…
Supply Chain Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Analyzes and optimizes supply chain operations, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve…
Supply Chain Data Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $87,930
Uses data analytics and AI to optimize supply chain operations, demand forecasting, and logistics.
Supply Chain Director / VP of Supply Chain Operations
Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering; MBA preferred · $165,000
Oversees end-to-end supply chain strategy including procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution to optimize…
Supply Chain Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $108,390
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities…
Supply Chain Risk Manager
Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, or Risk Management · $120,000
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across the supply chain including supplier disruptions, geopolitical threats,…
Supply Chain Systems Analyst
Bachelor's in Information Systems, Supply Chain, or Computer Science · $85,000
Analyzes, configures, and supports supply chain technology systems including ERP, TMS, WMS, and planning tools to…
Supply Planning Manager / Materials Planner
Bachelor's in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business · $95,000
Manages material requirements planning and supplier coordination to ensure raw materials and components are available…
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
High School Diploma · $58,070
Load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships,…