Logistics Engineers

Participate in professional associations to network with others and learn about potential career opportunities. Find information about upcoming events and conferences, as well as job listings, by visiting the Web sites of organizations such as APICS (http://www.apics.org) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (https://cscmp.org). Read industry publications, such as Logistics Management magazine (https://www.logisticsmgmt.com), for industry news, blogs, webcasts, and other useful information. Logistics Management provides news on third-party logistics, global trade, sustainability, as well as transportation, technology, and warehouse management.

Another way to explore this profession while gaining experience and making helpful connections is through an internship or part-time job in a logistics department of a corporation or manufacturing facility. Ask the career services office at your school for help with the job search. You can also conduct your own employment search by visiting the career sections of companies' Web sites.