Employers
Logistics engineers work in different industries. They may be employed in manufacturing, federal government; professional, scientific, and technical consulting services; management of companies and enterprises; and wholesale trade. Companies that employ logistics engineers include Amazon, DHL, Dell Computers, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Walmart, among many others.
Starting Out
Logistics engineers may start their careers as an intern or in an entry-level position in the logistics department of a company or in a company that offers logistics services. They find jobs through referrals from professional associations. They also locate job listings by searching companies' Web sites and employment Web sites such as Indeed, SimplyHired, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn. Ask your school's career services office for help finding internship and entry-level job opportunities in logistics.
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