Campuses offering Program:
Cy-Fair, Kingwood
Definition of Occupation:
Logistics management is a unique business management program that prepares graduates for employment in the areas of logistics management, inventory control, materials handling and distribution.
Logistics is the universal thread or “pipeline” that plans and coordinates the delivery of products and services to customers all over the world. Logistics professionals manage and 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 logistics include:
customer service, warehousing, inventory control, transportation materials handling, forecasting, purchasing and strategic planning. The goal of these logistics activities is to satisfy the needs of the ultimate consumer—you.
Logistics is that part of the supply chain process that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the point of origin to the point of consumption to meet customers’ requirements.” Logistics is involved every time you purchase a product, whether it’s food, medicine, or clothing. It doesn’t matter how you shop—at a store, by mail order,
through direct sales, or via the Internet—you are being served by the logistics pipeline. The items you purchase have been transported from manufacturers near and far to get to you—and logistics professionals have managed each of these journeys.
Description of typical work activities/transferable skills:
Some work actitives include:
- inventory management
- customer service
- distribution
Levels of Education:
Certificate:
First Line Leader Certificate
Associate:
Associate of Applied Science in Logistics Management
PLEASE NOTE: Transferability of degree or certificate to other institutions will vary depending on the institution and the department. Speak to a counselor or advisor for options.
Special Admissions/Prerequisite Courses:
The Logistics Management certificate and degree do not have special admissions criteria. Students must follow the prerequisites listed in the catalog to take specific classes.
Method of Delivery:
- LSC-Online and Traditional
Some typical job titles for Logistics Management:
Certificates:
- Driver/Courier
- General Warehouse
- Customer Service
- 1st Line Supervisor
Associate Degree:
- Cargo Agent
- Inventory ControlMaterials Manager
- Transportation and Distribution Manager
Types of Companies that typically hire graduates:
Almost every Fortune 500 company is a potential employer. Graduates can expect employment with various small package carriers and also carriers in air freight, trucking, water, rail, and manufacturing.
Companies like Wal-Mart, Coca Cola, and Nike attribute a great deal of their success to their global logistics systems. They realize that integrating activities within the organization and across the logistics pipeline, building strong relationships with product suppliers, and working with customer-focused logistics service providers are all critical to building a competitive advantage through logistics.
Workplace Skills:
The increasing importance of analytical, strategic, and technological activities also makes logistics an attractive career to more people. A broad base of business skills, knowledge of the logistics process, and relevant internship/work experience will give you ample opportunity to begin your career with a manufacturer, retailer, carrier, third party logistics firm, or other organization.
As a logistics manager, you will work with people, processes, and information. Thus, you’ll need a broad set of skills to build a successful career in logistics management. Interviews with current logistics managers revealed that some of these skills and traits are universal while others are position-specific. You need to possess these universal skills to be successful in any logistics related position. They include:
- People skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Computer skills
- Flexibility
The following information is provided for individuals seeking career counseling. The MBTI provides information regarding an individual’s personality preferences and the Holland code provides information regarding an individual’s interest. If you are interested in learning more about how your interests and personality fit in with this and other career options, please see a career counselor at any of the Lone Star College System campuses
Myers-Briggs Type (MBTI):
Holland Interest Code:
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Working Condition Requirements:
Working conditions for Logistics Management will vary depending on the type of industry and/or setting of the company. Some may work in an office setting; others may work in a warehouse setting
Industry Certification/Licenses:
None required
Earnings:
Annual earnings for a two-year graduate range from $21,120 to $35,000. The earning potential for the field of logistics is greater depending on the level of education and practical work experience.
Source: CLM Career Guide
PLEASE NOTE: Earnings and salaries will vary with industry, region and experience of employee.
Employment Outlook:
There is always a demand for trained, educated individuals in the Logistics industry. Employment trends show that Logistics Management is one of the fastest growing segments of the work force.
Source: CLM Career Guide