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Skill2Jobs – Logistics Industry: Skills, Training and Careers

by Sahitya Karra
May 14, 2021
in How To's, Resources

The logistics industry plays a very important role in delivering goods and services and in keeping the country’s economy on move. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the logistics sector was transformed from a supporting service sector to an essential service.

India’s logistics industry provides a livelihood for about 22 million people in the country, which is expected to grow in the next couple of years. According to a recent report from Logistics Management, UPS hired 39,000 new employees in early 2020 and planned to make more than 100,000 seasonal hires toward the end of the year. FedEx reported adding 70,000 new employees for the holiday season and is also encouraging weekend delivery.

E-commerce has especially outgrown the other players in the logistic industry. As the pandemic has further accelerated the use of e-commerce platforms, the number of global e-commerce users is expected to increase by 400 million in the coming year.

5 reasons why should you consider a career in logistics

  1. Remarkable growth opportunities
    Logistics offers a wide spectrum of positions. These job roles are dynamic and growth-oriented. They harness your potential and help you to move to a higher position in your career.
  2. Exposure to International Business
    If you are interested in international business, then you should know that the logistics industry is continuously expanding and plays a critical role in global business. Few domestic companies have developed relationships and have begun to collaborate with international companies too. Therefore, the logistics sector proves to be an excellent gateway to global business.
  3. Jobs for everyone
    Be it young or old, newbies or professionals, logistics has opportunities for everyone. It is an industry with 11 sub-sectors like transportation, warehousing, operations, IT, and customer services. Jobs in this industry range are technical, mechanical, or analytical in nature. From a truck driver to an operations manager, you can be anything you want.
  4. Nurture your entrepreneurial skills
    The logistics industry would give you the experience and knowledge that is crucial for entrepreneurship. The industry hones creativity, patience, communication, time management, and strategic thinking; all of which are fundamental to your success as an entrepreneur.
  5. Increase in demand for logistics in tier – 2 and tier – 3 cities
    The logistics industry has now spread its wings to the tier – 2 and tier – 3 towns. E-commerce is another element of logistics that has gained immense popularity among tier 2 and 3 cities.

Skill2Jobs - Logistics Industry Skills, Training and Careers

5 must-have skills to launch a career in the Logistics industry

The 5 must-have skills are:

  1. Adaptability
  2. Problem-solving
  3. Project management
  4. Detail-oriented
  5. Teamwork

You can learn and develop some of these skills. Visit this page to know how – https://www.nationalskillsnetwork.in/top-15-skills-to-manage-education-and-jobs/

Technology in the logistics industry

The Indian logistics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7 percent between 2020-2024, and brands are only boosting this growth by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the internet of things have proven to be groundbreaking to traditional logistics operations in the country.

With a large number of businesses shifting to online selling and e-commerce penetrating down to smaller towns, the demand for efficient logistics services has increased over the past year. This has also given a major push for value addition, automation, resource optimization, digitization, and adoption of best practices for the logistics space.

With advancements in technology, the adoption of digital tools, and automation, the logistics industry would need a high number of skilled workforce and skilled manpower.

What are the most in-demand jobs in the logistics industry?

As per an assessment by NSDC, the Logistics sector is one of the five top employment generating sectors in the post-COVID economy in India. It is estimated to be a USD 200 billion industry with a contribution of over 14% to India’s GDP.

There are three types of logistics – Freight Services, Courier Services, and Warehousing Services. Broadly, some of the job roles a student can get into are packaging, warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution. The industry comprises activities like storage, freight management, supply chain management, managing vendors and partners, transportation, handling damage claims, and much more.

In-demand job roles in the Logistics sector

  • AI professionals
  • Data Analysts
  • Delivery agents
  • Warehousing managers

Apart from these job roles, the logistics sector also offers a wide variety of jobs under six major sub-sectors; warehousing, inventory, transportation, material handling, packaging and inventory flow. The jobs offered by the industry range from a primal level position like truck drivers to a subsequent level position like managers.

To know more about the courses in Logistics, NSQF levels, and more, please visit the website of Logistics Sector Skill Council – https://lsc-india.com/nos_qps

If you wish to build a career in the Logistics industry, then you can choose to form the wide range of job roles available at your convenience. However, to do so, you must first build the required skill set. If the logistics industry is your dream, then start building the right expertise to get into it.

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  1. Nithish Kumar S says:
    7 months ago

    Im ready for a logistic works , I’m working in premier steel complex, as a despatch executive, I’m working with erp software , billing, shipping and transport arrangements

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