From what position is it better to start a career in logistics?

Directors of logistics do not become a manager after a year of work – this truth should be learned at the stage of career planning of a specialist. Like any other sphere, logistics requires the connection of certain luggage specific knowledge, but, unlike the same marketing expert or financier, the logistician must have a “hot” “field” experience and do not shy away, if necessary, dirty your hands to better understand the logic process and improve the system in the future.

But let’s not limit ourselves to general phrases, but rather consider the variations of starting a career and development on specific examples.

• Start with the salesman is chosen, mainly, candidates without special education, because it is important to be able to correctly establish contact and realize the service to a potential client. It is best for former operators who know the product perfectly and are able to work with it, and also understand what can be improved in the logistics of the company. They are already familiar with the client’s problem, so they easily select the right words and give a solution.

Of course, there are also “nuggets” that can effectively sell from the first day, but without constant training, detailed acquaintance with the product / service, and control by management, they “pour” on complex customers, doing more harm than good for the company.

• The position of the analyst is often mastered from scratch, but, according to many executives, the best analysts are those who come from sales. They already know the practical side 100% and for the better development of the profession require the acquisition of purely theoretical knowledge. Here several conclusions arise:

1. The transition to work as an analyst is the logical next step in the career of a sales manager;

2. Having practical experience in the system and selling services, one must greedily study the theory;

3. Having a baggage of knowledge, one must not forget about the need to go “into the fields”. Without a full understanding of all the processes, you will not get a good analyst out of you, and you simply will not understand what aspects need to be optimized.

The pledge of moving along the career ladder is a constant improvement of the class. If you accumulate experience and knowledge with joy, show initiative and are not afraid of difficulties – the victories will come. The main thing is not to lose a spark in your eyes and get a company with a transparent internal structure.

And finally, we will dispel one common misconception – the hopelessness of starting from the position of the loader. Yes, starting from the warehouse, you risk remaining at the same level and get less opportunities for development. But having a clear mind and self-discipline, you can grow up to a storekeeper or picker – this is a completely new level.

Further it remains to receive experience, study technical aspects and establish a positive relationship with management. The next step will be the post of warehouse manager, and then to the director of the warehouse nearby. So, if you have a clear plan for building a career, you can start safely with a longshoreman.