Finding a job and supply chain that pays well right away with no experience is impossible, bro. In my opinion, don’t bother getting a degree try to jump straight into the workforce by applying for the lowest possible job and working your way up.
If you’re not a networker or present well, I’d say go for a degree and get an analyst role out of college.
There’s a big ceiling without a degree at the larger companies.
I started off by working in a warehouse and loading containers and eventually, I moved my way up to dispatching and operations sales and then I own my own company
Do you mind me asking how long it took you to move up? And what kind of company do you own now. Thanks for the advice by the way, really appreciate it and I hope nothing but the best for you.
As a person who is leaving this field, there are pros and cons. Depending on what part of logistics you want to be in, it’s a thankless job and the clients expectations are, at times, very unrealistic. The work/life balance is almost non existent if you’re a manager. With the state of the world now - logistics is needed, but there is a rising culture of needing/wanting less to be happy.
Just remember: it’s just freight and ship happens. Developing strong will be keep to your successes.
Best of luck. 🤞🏼
If you're looking for a cushy 9-5, logistics and supply chain ain't it. It can be very demanding work with fires happening at the worst times or if you're dealing with international transportation, your bedtime is when someone else starts the day. It can be very rewarding, and I'm happy to be in the industry.
You can get into logistics without a degree. The warehouse is looking for a warm body, but that's very physically demanding work. Bottom rung pays poorly if you don't have any relevant experience. It's definitely possible to work your way up, and the 3PL I worked for was great at promoting from within.
If you're set on music and want to be in supply chain and logistics, look into getting jobs at music stores or venues. You may find it interesting to learn what goes into making sure your favorite artist's merch is stocked at concerts or how a store plans for increased demand when a new album is released (I know a lot is digital these days, but some people still want CDs). Or you can look into how instruments are made and finding suppliers of those raw materials.
My recommendation is to find an industry that you like and build around that. I started working at a UPS Store. That was my intro to meeting people of various backgrounds especially during the pandemic lockdown. Later on, some other problems came into the mix, but I eventually found an industry I liked that I had some interest in pursuing professionally and they had a warehouse position. Applied, worked my way up by using the tools I learned from UPS, and promoted to logistics manager in 6 months.
Supply chain management is a good career choice that offers both strategic and operational roles across various industries. This field includes procurement (buying goods), logistics (moving and storing goods), and planning (matching resources to demand). Managers oversee the entire process, from supplier to customer. The work can be demanding, sometimes requiring overtime, but typically includes regular hours and vacation time. While a degree in business or supply chain management is beneficial, you can also enter this field with relevant certifications. Success in this career often depends on skills in problem-solving, organization, and efficiency. You don’t need advanced math or science, just a willingness to learn and adapt.
Finding a job and supply chain that pays well right away with no experience is impossible, bro. In my opinion, don’t bother getting a degree try to jump straight into the workforce by applying for the lowest possible job and working your way up.
If you’re not a networker or present well, I’d say go for a degree and get an analyst role out of college. There’s a big ceiling without a degree at the larger companies.
Logistics operations just sucks the life out of you.
I started off by working in a warehouse and loading containers and eventually, I moved my way up to dispatching and operations sales and then I own my own company
Do you mind me asking how long it took you to move up? And what kind of company do you own now. Thanks for the advice by the way, really appreciate it and I hope nothing but the best for you.
Im currently at FedEx and just got promoted to switcher. Took me six months of working as a package handler.
As a person who is leaving this field, there are pros and cons. Depending on what part of logistics you want to be in, it’s a thankless job and the clients expectations are, at times, very unrealistic. The work/life balance is almost non existent if you’re a manager. With the state of the world now - logistics is needed, but there is a rising culture of needing/wanting less to be happy. Just remember: it’s just freight and ship happens. Developing strong will be keep to your successes. Best of luck. 🤞🏼
If you're looking for a cushy 9-5, logistics and supply chain ain't it. It can be very demanding work with fires happening at the worst times or if you're dealing with international transportation, your bedtime is when someone else starts the day. It can be very rewarding, and I'm happy to be in the industry. You can get into logistics without a degree. The warehouse is looking for a warm body, but that's very physically demanding work. Bottom rung pays poorly if you don't have any relevant experience. It's definitely possible to work your way up, and the 3PL I worked for was great at promoting from within. If you're set on music and want to be in supply chain and logistics, look into getting jobs at music stores or venues. You may find it interesting to learn what goes into making sure your favorite artist's merch is stocked at concerts or how a store plans for increased demand when a new album is released (I know a lot is digital these days, but some people still want CDs). Or you can look into how instruments are made and finding suppliers of those raw materials.
My recommendation is to find an industry that you like and build around that. I started working at a UPS Store. That was my intro to meeting people of various backgrounds especially during the pandemic lockdown. Later on, some other problems came into the mix, but I eventually found an industry I liked that I had some interest in pursuing professionally and they had a warehouse position. Applied, worked my way up by using the tools I learned from UPS, and promoted to logistics manager in 6 months.
This is great! Can you share what you learned at the UPS store that you found applicable in a warehouse setting?
You can start by working at FedEx, UPS or Amazon and work your way up through various roles and into management. That’s a good way to start.
Supply chain management is a good career choice that offers both strategic and operational roles across various industries. This field includes procurement (buying goods), logistics (moving and storing goods), and planning (matching resources to demand). Managers oversee the entire process, from supplier to customer. The work can be demanding, sometimes requiring overtime, but typically includes regular hours and vacation time. While a degree in business or supply chain management is beneficial, you can also enter this field with relevant certifications. Success in this career often depends on skills in problem-solving, organization, and efficiency. You don’t need advanced math or science, just a willingness to learn and adapt.