Logistics Analysts

Check out the Supply Chain Management Careers section of the Association for Supply Chain Management's Web site, https://www.ascm.org/membership-community/career-resources/supply-chain-management-careers, to learn more about education and careers in the field.

Learn more about logistics and supply chain management by visiting the Web sites of professional associations such as the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (https://cscmp.org) and the Association for Supply Chain Management (https://www.ascm.org). Keep up with industry news and developments by reading the research and news sections of these sites, and explore the career sections for job listings and other resources. A part-time job or internship at a company that provides logistics services is a great way to gain valuable experience and learn more about the field. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding job and internship openings. Attend industry events and conferences to meet logistics professionals and learn more about career opportunities. Visit the events sections of professional associations' Web sites to find listings.

Read industry journals and blogs about logistics and supply chain management. Here are a few suggestions: Supply Chain Xchange (https://www.thescxchange.com), ACSM Insights blog (https://www.ascm.org/ascm-insights), and inbound logistics (https://www.inboundlogistics.com).

Participate in information interviews and job-shadowing experiences with logistics analysts to learn more about the field. Ask your school counselor and business teacher for help setting up these experiences.