Operations & Logistics is where planning, coordination, systems, and movement come together. It’s the field that ensures goods are produced (or procured), stored, transported, and delivered efficiently — whether that’s raw materials coming in, products going out, or services being supported behind the scenes. Key roles include operations managers, logistics coordinators, supply chain planners, warehouse managers, transport/route planners, inventory control, shipping & receiving, and process improvement. Education ranges from high school / technical training to bachelor’s or even master’s (in operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, etc.). The job demands working across departments, often under tight deadlines, with attention to cost, quality, safety, and timing.
$80,880
Average Salary
17%
Annual Sector Growth
26,400
Job offer
169,000
Companies
E-commerce & Last-Mile Delivery Pressure — demand for fast, reliable delivery is pushing operations to optimize last-mile, micro-fulfillment, same-day/next-day systems.
Automation, Robotics & Digitalization — warehouses using robotics, automation of repetitive tasks, drones, autonomous vehicles in some contexts, and use of software (TMS, WMS, ERP).
Supply Chain Resilience / Risk Management — disruptions (pandemics, trade issues, climate events) have encouraged rethinking of supplier diversification, safety stocks, local vs global sourcing, visibility.
Sustainability & Green Logistics — focus on reducing emissions, optimizing routes to save fuel, “greener” packaging, electrification of fleets.
Data Analytics, AI & Optimization — more use of real-time tracking, predictive analytics, demand forecasting; using AI for planning, routing, inventory optimization.
Supply chain planning & forecasting; demand planning
Transportation & route optimization; shipping & distribution knowledge
Warehouse / inventory management; understanding of WMS/TMS systems
Process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement)
Data analysis and tech literacy (software tools, dashboards, analytics, maybe machine learning in advanced roles)