Logistics Industry is one of the growing segments in the country. It generates employment for more than 45 million people in the country. Good salary package, secured career and job in a booming industry are the features that attract a person to making a career in Logistics. Courses in Logistics Management are available across the country and there are bachelors and master’s degree programme offered in this area. Topics covered in Logistics management are Supply chain and Logistics strategy course, Inventory management, International Logistics and Logistics Systems Support management. Online Logistics Management courses are also offered by certain institutions.

Courses in Logistics Management

• BBA in Logistics Management
• M.Tech in Logistics Management
• MBA in Logistics Management
• Online Bachelor Degree in Logistics Management
• MBA in Material and Supply Chain Management
• Post Graduate Diploma in Materials and Logistics Management.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Supply chain management
• MBA in Shipping and Logistics
• Certificate programme in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Career Opportunities in Logistics management

Logistics Industry provides wide range of job opportunities in India as well as abroad. There is a huge demand for logistics and supply chain analyst with good analytical skills. Logistics employees are required to carry out functions including inventory control, pricing and   merchandising. The main employers in the logistics industry are the private firms.

Graduates can find placements in Logistics Industry as Management Trainees. MBA graduates in Logistics Management with five year experience can find jobs as procurement specialist and can expect remuneration up to Rs.3-5 lakhs per annum. Supply chain management offers plenty of job opportunities for fresher’s as well as experienced professionals. Supply Chain Managers with 2 year experience can draw emoluments up to Rs. 2-3 lakhs per annum. Private firms  provide salary in the range of Rs. 7, 00,000/- 8, 00,000/-per annum for managers. Experienced professional can find employment in top level management in international firms.

Degree holders in Logistics Management can find employment in Logistics Industry in the following Job Profiles.

• Purchase and Import Manager
• Procurement Executive
• Procurement Specialist
• Management Trainee
• Logistics Manager
• Production Manager
• Industry Analyst
• Inventory Manager

Employment areas in Logistics Management are

• Shipping Companies
• Land and Air Transportation Companies
• 3PL-Third Party Logistics Industry
• Construction Firms
• Packaging Industries
• Retailers and Wholesalers

Thus Logistics Industry has abundant of job opportunities. Globalization has made rapid change in the industry, which has created such huge career opportunities.