How To Start A Logistics Career

| Tuesday, December 31, 2013
By George Dodson


We've all had the experience of ordering something on the Internet. Clicking the buy now button sets a series of events in action. The item you want is usually located at a distribution center. Once you click the buy now button, and the website or the company or you bought the product approves it, and enters it into their system, it goes off to this distribution center. Once there, the computer locates your item. Someone there at the center gets your item and places the sticker that's already been printed on it and indicates that it goes out for shipping. The item is then loaded onto a truck and released to any of the major shipping companies that deliver you item direct onto your doorstep. The whole of this process is referred to as logistics and involves a supply chain.

As there are many buying deals that follow this process around the world, there are many opportunities that are related to this field.

If you're considering working in this field, you want to find a good entry-level logistics job.

You will be required to find a company that avails you the opportunity of working with you in small groups. You need to ensure that they give you extensive training and an opportunity for you to advance when it presents itself.

You might need to get with a company that has a proven solid reputation and also a long record of stability. That way, you can trust that they have your best interest at heart.

Halliburton is one company that you can consider going to. They have the ability of providing some good entry-level logistic positions. You will be working under direct supervision and assist in packing and labeling cargo. You can also opt to create some paperwork for the clients. You can also learn to ensure efficient movement of the products according to company policy. You would also help in maintaining the logs in the files necessary to comply with government regulations.

Halliburton is typical of a large supply chain company that offers employment worldwide. You can be working in either New Guinea, the Middle East, or right here in the United States.

Another example would be TQL in Chicago. This is a company that values highly good customer service and is dedicated to new technology. That means you would be working with the latest equipment and you would get an excellent education on how this contributes to the logistics profession. You would be involved in a six-month on-the-job training and mentoring program, with a successful account executive. You would receive a set salary.

You would build a portfolio of clients by examining prospects via sales calls. You will also be involved in the shipment of goods ensuring that the goods get to their clients on time therefore ensuring their satisfaction.

In this particular company, 75% of TQM management is promoted from within.

These two companies are a good start of when considering an entry-level logistics job




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