Explore career options in logistics and supply chain management
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a logistics and supply chain management degree may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
Supply chain management integrates all parties involved in fulfilling customer demand, aiming to maintain a perfect balance between total system costs minimisation and customer requirements satisfaction.
Supply chain managers coordinate activities in this global pipeline to ensure an effective and efficient flow of materials and information from the time a need arises until it is satisfied and beyond. Some of the many activities involved in supply chain management include logistics, procurement, warehousing, inventory control, transportation, materials handling, forecasting, purchasing, and strategic planning.
Supply chain managers design global supply and distribution networks aiming to perform value-creation activities in its optimal locations.
Career fields
- Transport industry
- Procurement
- Mining sector
- Fishing, forestry and agriculture sectors
- Import, export and wholesaling
- Food distribution
- Processing and manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Retail and hospitality industries
- Defence forces
- Construction sector
- Tourism industry
- Multi-national companies
- Courier services
Employment roles
- Procurement officer
- Purchasing and supply officer
- Supply chain graduate
- Inventory controller assistant
- Supply and distribution manager
- Logistics and supply chain analyst
- Supply replenishment coordinator
- Inventory coordinator
- Production planner
- Supply chain inbound administrator
- Inventory planning analyst
- Warehouse dispatch coordinator
- Freight officer
- Demand and supply planner
- Warehouse and inventory manager
Occupation snapshot
Employed
108,200
Future growth
11%
Weekly earnings
$1,442
Part-time share
17%
This data is based on the occupation profile for Purchasing and Supply Logistics Clerks, retrieved from the Government's website and the website July 2024.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources:
- (formerly Grad 色情网站)
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. These associations hold regular professional development and networking events:
Students are welcome to join and often receive a discount on their membership.
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The Program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to combatting climate change and contributing to a more sustainable world, where resources are used efficiently, waste is minimised, and sustainable practices are implemented while fostering partnerships for the goals.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.