Logistics means managing flow of goods between the point of production and the point of final destination so as to meet the requirements of consumers and corporate. Logistics combines together information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and often security of the produced goods. Simply logistics refers to the type of service providing right product at the right time, place and price. In India, the job opportunities in this field are tremendous. Due to the growth in Indian economy, the demand for logistics services is very high in India.

Disciplines in logistics

The various professional disciplines in logistics involve Inventory management, Facility location, Transportation & warehousing, Forecasting, Coordination, Directing, Controlling, Planning and so on. The field of logistics offers many job opportunities in government as well as private sector organisations.

Government jobs in Logistic Sector

Every year Indian navy recruits candidates for the post of Permanent Commissioned Officer in the Logistics Cadre of the Executive Branch. Candidates with any of the degrees, CA/ICWA or Degree/Diploma in Material Management or B.E/B. Tech in any discipline except civil and architecture engineering or Master of Science/Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Master/Bachelor of Computer Applications or Master/Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor of Business Management or Bachelor/Master of Arts in Economics or Bachelor/Master of Commerce are eligible to apply for the post. In the case of logistic jobs in Indian navy, the candidates must meet a minimum height requirement of 157 cms (the job is open only for male candidates)

Candidates searching for jobs in logistics sector can find it in the fields like Material management and purchase, Inventory control and planning, Warehouse operations management, Transportation management, Logistics analysis and planning, Supply chain management, Production operations and planning, International management of logistics, Logistics engineering, Logistics services, sales and marketing, Information system and control, Customer service management and so on.

Logistic jobs in Public sector

India has shown a growth rate of 7-8% in the logistics sector in the last few years. The job opportunities in this field are increasing day by day. The leading companies in India are listed below

• TNT Express
• AFL
• Gati
• DTDC
• First Flight
• Safe express
• DHL
• Blue Dart
• Ashok Leyland
• Agarwal Packers & Movers

These companies offer wide range of job opportunities in logistic sector. The salary scale is also very high in these companies.

Logistics jobs in abroad

Opportunities of job in logistics sector are very high in companies situated abroad. There are many companies located abroad offering job in this sector. The candidates can work in Shipping companies, oil exploration companies, logistic companies and so on. The compensation package in these companies will be higher when compared to others.