TOP 10 STEM JOBSfor the student in your life who knows

nothing about:

LOGISTICS

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10 WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

There's a lot of packing and unpacking of merchandise. You fill the customers' orders and make sure the orders get out to the right place and on time.

$28,000What they do

You prefer to work with your hands but don't like bugs or sunburn.

Will I like it?

You've secretly wanted to learn to drive a forklift or operate a crane or program a robot or machine. These jobs are changing dramatically as logistics is becoming a significant area of focus in organizations. Become great at your job and keep finding ways to improve processes, safety and quality and there's no limit to where you can go!

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STEM TYPE:Operator

Tacoma Community College, Lake Land College, Mid Florida Tech, Southwestern Illinois College, Seattle Community College

Schools that train

Employers that hire Sears, Lowe's, Pearson Education, Toys R Us, PetSmart

High School Diploma

9 DISPATCHER

It's up to you to get workers in the right place.You coordinate drivers and vehicles for anything from emergency response to taxi services to freight.

$37,000

What they doYou keep everyone else on schedule

Will I like it?

Dispatcher is a pretty general title that captures a huge range of job types from air traffic control to emergency response or ice cream truck logistics. These are the communicators of the world, they need to be able to communicate through data systems and directly with people, sometimes clients and drivers as well. Your day will be packed, and you will be living on the edge of control.

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STEM TYPE:Communicator

Southside Virginia C.C., Tidewater C.C, Texas A&M University-Galveston, University of North Florida, Sacramento City College

Schools that train

Employers that hire Halliburton, United Rentals, Glass Doctor, FlexPrint, City Government of (the city of your choice).

High School Diploma

8 LOGISTICS CLERK

Somebody has to do the work, and that's the clerk. Keeping all the i's dotted, this position is about detail and routine. Without this role, paperwork gets lost, and the whole machine can unwind.

$39,000What they do

You don't mind the details and you like to keep a routine with a little problem solving thrown in.

Will I like it?

You should get to know something about the company and the business you want to work for before going to an interview. Being very organized is a must, as is being able to take direction. If you're not going to college, or you're a new college grad looking for a foot in the door - consider this a learning opportunity and spring board toward leadership.

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STEM TYPE:Operator

Michigan Institute of Aviaion, New Professions Technical Institute, Vantage Career Center, Your High School

Schools that train

Employers that hire Ryder, Kroger, National Guard, CEVA Logistics,Penske

High School Diploma

7 PROCEDURES ANALYST

You're the efficiency guy or gal.You develop new procedures, and policies to simplify and improve operations, including deciding which tools to use.

$47,000What they do

You've completed so many applications you could do them in your sleep.

Will I like it?

Procedures Analysis jobs exist in a range of industries and departments that are not usually associated with logistics such as finance, human resources, compliance or quality and safety. Some jobs may not require a college degree, but employers are more likely to take someone with a degree or experience with the operations of the company. This is often a step-up position.

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STEM TYPE:Regulator

Duke University, University of Southern California, Georgia State University, Brandeis University, Trinity College

Schools that train

Employers that hire Department of Veterans Affairs, BNY Mellon, American Eagle Outfitters, Quest Diagnostics, Health System (near your favorite city)

BachelorsDegree

6 DEMAND PLANNING ANALYST

You figure out how much of a product is expected to be needed and how much to keep in stock.

$54,000What they do

You always look for a more efficient way to do things.

Will I like it?

Heavy on quantitative analysis, so math is essential. Experience using an enterprise resource planning software (ESP) is beneficial. Carrying too much or too little inventory can have dire consequences, and this is the role that keeps that from happening.

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STEM TYPE:Investigator

University of San Diego Supply Chain Management Institute, University of San Francisco, Purdue University, Cincinnati State Technical CC, American College

Schools that train

Employers that hire Vitamix, T-Mobile, Skullcandy, Cabot Creamery, UTC

Bachelors+ Certification

5 LOGISTICS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

You talk to company reps and find new business for your own company, and manage those customer relationships.

$56,000What they do

You helped someone plan and launch their lemonade stand.

Will I like it?

Advanced certifications aren’t required for success in this role, but the individual with experience and a basic knowledge of core supply chain concepts can better relate to the 3PLs customers. Solid experience in sales or account management is helpful, too.

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STEM TYPE:Entrepreneur

Florida Institute of Technology, Penn State University, Coastline Community College, Duquesne University, Volunteer State Community College

Schools that train

Employers that hire FedEx, UPS, ODW Logistics, Schneider National, CITGO

Bachelors+experience

4 PRODUCTION SCHEDULER

You're in charge of making production schedules, monitoring materials inventories, tracking progress of production, and reviewing schedules.

$65,000What they do

You make sure you never run out of ALL the necessary ingredients for your favorite cookies.

Will I like it?

Employers usually want new hires to be familiar with their operations before placing you in this position, so you may need to start in operations or administration positions and work your way into these roles.

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STEM TYPE:Communicator

Wahstenaw C.C, Honolulu C.C, Sowela Technical C.C. Bismarck State College, Clarion University

Schools that train

Employers that hire R.R. Donnelley, Boeing, Cintas, Trimble Navigation, Starbucks

High School Diploma

3 MERCHANDISE BUYER

It's like shopping, only better. You research new trends or advances in products and make buying decisions.

$80,000What they do

You looooove to shop! - for quality bargains.

Will I like it?

The buyer is the point person for acquiring materials or products for resale. This is generally a senior position with travel requirements and a good and proven sense of value and quality with strong negotiation skills. High profile buyers are most noted in retail and fashion industries, but these roles are critical in all types of wholesale and retail operations and wherever purchasing is a key part of the business.

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STEM TYPE:Advisor

Oregon State University, Purdue University, University of North Texas, Madonna University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Schools that train

Employers that hire Dick's Sporting Goods, DKNY, Snyder's-Lance, Baker Hughes, QVC

BachelorDegree

2 DISTRIBUTION CENTER LEAD

You are the manager of warehouse workers and logistics pros, and make sure they're organized and efficient.

$90,000What they do

You follow a planned schedule every day because it helps you get more things done.

Will I like it?

Those who excel in these positions aren’t afraid to take a hard-stance to achieve results, nor get their hands dirty when needed. Good work in this role can lead to lucrative career paths, as companies look for intelligent young executives with “floor-level†experience

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STEM TYPE:Operator

Albany Technical College, Georgia Southern University, Park University, Auburn University, Airforce Institute of Technology

Schools that train

Employers that hire PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Target, Walmart

Bachelorsor experience

1 PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

You find new equipment, products or services from suppliers and be in charge of managing those suppliers.$115,000

What they doYou always got more candy than anyone else at Halloween.

Will I like it?

These professionals require both an analytical rigor and excellent negotiation skills. For this reason, a background in supply chain operations, statistics, marketing and sales are all beneficial. A successful supply chain requires inventory flexibility and redundancy while keeping costs down. Ensuring this is possible falls on the shoulders of the Procurement Manager.

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STEM TYPE:Integrator University of Texas, Michigan State University, University of Tennessee, University

of Maryland, Clackmas Community CollegeSchools that train

Employers that hire HP, Google, Flour, Merck, KohlerBachelors+ Certification

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