Analyzing Business Logistics Careers

In today’s society, where technology is advancing at lightning speeds and products can become
history overnight, it is vital for businesses to be innovative and flexible in order to adapt to their
ever-changing environment. As companies compete for customers and the market becomes more
saturated, it’s imperative for a company to have the right processes and framework in place to
meet the increasing demands and expectations of consumers. The field of business logistics and
data analytics is booming, and students who decide to enter this field have many career paths to
choose from.

This report will inform students and other jobseekers about two possible job titles, Logistician
and Operations Research Analyst. This report will examine the following characteristics of these
two career paths:

Required Background
Although a Bachelor’s degree is recommended for both fields, educational requirements vary
slightly for Logisticians and Operations Research Analysts. This report will answer:
 What college majors are recommended?
 What job experiences and/or internship opportunities are beneficial for landing a job?
 What personality traits, experiences, and technical skills are desired?

Working Conditions
Logisticians and Operations Research Analysts can choose from a variety of settings and
industries to work in. Potential concerns and questions that report will address include:
 In what industries are these two job fields concentrated?
 What kind of work schedule will I have?
 What will be my daily work tasks?

Salary and Job Outlook

As with anyone looking for employment, pay is often an important factor, and rightfully so. This
section of the report will contain information about salaries as well as the projected future
growth in logistics and operations research.

Geographic Considerations
Every business needs to make decisions about its operations and supply chain. Since businesses
can be located anywhere in the United States or globally, variances exist between different
geographical locations. This report will provide information about geographic differences in
salary and employment opportunities across the United States.

Conclusion
As external environmental factors such as public policy and attitudes in the general population
shift, businesses will have to adapt as well. Society is becoming more environmentally
conscious, and a business’s operations and supply chain play an important role in its carbon
footprint. Logisticians and Operations Research Analysts are vital to a company’s continued
success, and this report will serve as an introduction to these two growing fields.