The new normal - unconventional, highly paid careers to explore
Monday - June 29, 2020 5:15 pm ,
Category : WTN SPECIAL
During pandemic people are moving from conventional industries and choosing careers which even stay when an economic depression hits by. Much sought after field which might be tyhe next boom is Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management plays a prominent role in any industry and so there is a huge scope for job opportunities for a person with this degree.
The Indian Supply Chain and Management Industry contributes 13% of the total GDP. With the boom in the e-commerce sector, the demand for management professional in this field has also escalated.People’s Institute of Management & Research has collaborated with India’s largest Supply Chain & Logistics Company – Safexpress, to create a specialised MBA program that allows for a high level of integration between management techniques and the technologies that they control, for smooth & seamless business functioning.
Hirings by multiple industries
For a formally trained student, the logistics industry offers many career options. These include
· E commerce
· Warehousing
· Shipping lines
· Aviation (Cargo)
· Freight forwarding
· Manufacturing
· Cargo terminal operators
· Port operators and ICDs
· Road transport
Some key roles offered
In the above mentioned sectors a well trained Logistics degree holder can achieve some of the following key roles:-
Logistics and Distribution Manager
* Supply Chain Analyst
* Supply Chain Coordinator
* Supply Chain Manager
* Supply Chain Consultant
* Expeditor
* Production Planner
* Sales Order Planner
* Master Scheduler
* Demand Planner
* Production Planner
* Assistant Buyer / Purchasing Assistant Buyer
* Purchasing Consultant / Procurement Consultant
* Materials Planner
Major Recruiters
Major recruiters include the manufacturer and suppliers of any kind of products. Some kind of service sectors also hires people with an MBA degree in logistics and supply chain management.- Amazon
- Walmart
- Army
- Navy
- Frito-Lays
- Coco-Cola
- Cadbury
- Nestle
- Intel
- Apple
While it has a rich demand for skills, the sector has no inherent gender bias, offering equal opportunities to women. And, the sheer diversity of roles and the sector's depth and agility makes it an exciting career opportunity. There are also abundant opportunities to emerge as a logistics entrepreneur.
Average salary - MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Experienced professionals earn up to Rs 21 lakhs per annum with this degree. The average salary offered to a fresher with 1 to 4 years of experience in logistics and supply chain Management is approximately Rs 6,25,000 annually.
The salary increases to Rs 10,00,000 and above annually for a person with 5 to 9 years of work experience. The better you prove yourself the better payment you would get. It is a good job as it includes challenges that make your job interesting and exciting every day.
For eligibility criteria and other details check the website :- https://www.peoplesuniversity.edu.in/Management/postgraduate-programmes/mba-logistics-and-supply-chain-management/
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