Logistics involves so many critical business activities that nearly every Fortune 500 and Global company can be considered a potential employer for logistics managers. The same can be said for smaller public and private companies around the world. From the largest automobile manufacturers to the smallest zipper producers, any company that purchases and /or sells products has a need for logistics professionals to manage the flow of product and information locally, nationally , and internationally. Service firms like hospitals and restaurant chains must also manage logistics activities.

LOGISTICS functions as the integrator of the supply chain. Hence, an agile supply chain is managed by the skillful logisticians to get the product to the market – At the right time, At the Right place and At the right quantities.

No single career path dominates logistics management. In fact there are hundreds of potential career paths.Your career path will be largely influenced by your skills, interests, and personal decisions. It will also be impacted by the size, type, geographic scope, and organizational structure of the firm that you choose to work for.

A broad base of business skills, knowledge of the logistics process, and relevant internship/work experience will give you ample opportunity to begin your career with a manufacturer, retailer, carrier, third party logistics firm, or other organization. You will likely begin as a management trainee, analyst, or first line supervisor. As you demonstrate your managerial capabilities, you can progress to logistics positions of greater responsibility. You may also decide to gain experience in other parts of the organization. One key to your success in this field is flexibility. You will work with people throughout your company- logistics, manufacturing, and marketing. Depending on the size of your company, your initial responsibilities may deal with one or more logistics functions. Some positions will require you to specialize in a  specific area of logistics. There are numerous opportunities and career paths in this field it is up to you to seek them out and develop the appropriate skills to be successful.