Logistics & Supply Chain ManagementCareer Guidance

ContentWhat is Logistics and Supply Chain Management and why is it important?

What are the cereer opportunities in Logistic and Supply Chain Management?

Where can I learn more about the TU Dublin BSc Logistic and Supply Chain Management?

Where can I find information resources for Logistics and Supply Chain Management careers?

Logistics & Supply Chain Management…

What career will a Logistics and Supply Chain Management Degree prepare you for?The TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management opens up a wide range of career opportunities in all sectors of the economy. Here are some examples of employing organisations who value the subject knowledge and skills Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduates have to offer:

• Transport and distribution sector• 3rd party logistics providers• industrial & commercial organisations • pharmaceutical & health sector • retail sector

• management consultancy• food & agriculture sector• public sector: government & local authorities • major recruiters offering graduate training schemes • self-employment may also provide an opportunity

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For sector information please visit careersportal.ie and gradireland.com.

TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduates are currently working in Google, LinkedIn, Amazon, the Irish Defence Forces, Musgrave Group, Diageo, Unilever, Wincanton, Tesco, Independent Express Cargo, Kerry Group, Lidl, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Nestle.

What are the advantages of careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?Soon after starting a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management you can well be in a role with real responsibility for millions of Euro of business. You might be responsible for the smooth operation of a manufacturing process or managing a distribution centre that moves large volumes of goods. Equally, you may well be planning a new supply chain strategy or negotiating large contracts with customers and suppliers. You will need to be able to solve problems, think on your feet and manage people. Working in a commercial environment you will need commercial acumen and the confidence to take decisions quickly to keep the supply chain moving smoothly. You can be sure that you won’t be desk-bound and no two days will be the same.

Career opportunities in Logistics and Supply Chain Management continue to grow. Even during downturns in the business cycle, when companies are cutting costs, the demand for able and qualified supply chain professionals remains high. Surveys have shown that when others areas of industry have recruited less, recruitment into logistics has not declined. As a recruit into logistics, you can expect a salary that favourably compares with good prospects for career progression, your starting salary could have doubled by the time you achieve managerial level, often within five years.

Other advantages of a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management include:

Graduates of Logistics and Supply Chain Management degrees are in high demand and the field is continuing to expand.

There are attractive salaries, even in entry level roles.

There are excellent opportunities for professional development.

Your work directly impacts on your company’s performance.

Travel for business is usually part of the role.

You can work for a wide range of companies in different sectors, offering career flexibility.

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Do I need relevant work experience to build a career in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?Applicants to entry level Logistics and Supply Chain Management related roles will be at a considerable advantage if they have relevant industry experience. Employers’ value proactivity, initiative and a willingness to learn – these traits will be required throughout an supply chain management career so demonstrating

them upfront is vital. The TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics & Supply Chain Management work placement offers you an opportunity to undertake a paid work placement in Year 3 of the programme. In this placement you will work directly with professionals, undertaking real world assignments. Companies participating in the DIT graduate placement programme include: Diageo, Kerry Group, Pfizer, Abbott, Musgrave Group, Tesco, Intel, DHL, Kuehne and Nagle, Independent Express Cargo,

What are the main occupations secured by Logistics and Supply Chain degree graduates?

• Logistics Manager• Procurement Planner• Supply Chain and Operations Manager• Demand and Supply Planner• Distribution Planner• Supply Chain Analyst• Logistics Lead• Data Analysis Manager• Management Consultant• Procurement Executive• Supply Chain Manager• Materials Planner• Production Planner• Operations Manager• Retail Buyer• Business Analyst• Project Manager• Accounts Manager

Graduates of the TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics & Supply Chain Management are working in Facebook, DHL, Tesco, Google, Amazon, Apple, Musgraves, Abbott Ireland, Diageo, Keelings, Kerry Group, Independent Express, Mars, Nestle, Unilever, Kelloggs, Glanbia, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Kelloggs, Fitbit, Pallas Foods, Kuehne + Nagle, Allergan, Mylan, Life Scientific, GEODIS, etc…

For detailed occupational information on individual (and other) occupational titles go to Career Directions, GradIreland, Careers Portal, Prospects (UK) and Target Jobs (UK).

Winner of the prestigious ‘Education Award’ at the Irish Logistics and Transport Awards 2018 “TU Dublin’s BSc in Logistics & Supply Chain Management displayed a thorough strategy to continuously engage with Industry, thereby improving its content offerings and maintaining relevance of the programme for the benefit

About the TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management (DT358)

The B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a business degree with a major specialisation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. During the programme students develop an ability to apply supply chain management and business processes and functions to actual Logistics and Supply Chain Management scenarios. They immerse themselves in the basic concepts and functional areas of supply chain management and to place these in the overall context of the strategy objectives of the organisation. The programme allows the student to develop a high level of technical competence and skill in the logistics, information technology and management including:

• Customer focused: Put customers first and demonstrate a commitment to service leading to satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

• Planning & organisation: Effectively plan what is to be achieved and properly coordinate and involve all relevant stakeholders.

• Problem solving: Ability to evaluate a problematic situation and resolve it based on planning and reasoning.

• Conflict management: Manage conflict in a way which is sensible, fair and efficient.

• Teamwork & collaboration: Develop as part of a multifunctional team to meet desired business goals.

• Relationship management: Ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: third party suppliers, customers or colleagues.

• Aptitude for technology: Ability to apply in-depth specialised knowledge, skills, and judgment by assessing and translating information technology into responsive and effective logistics solutions.

• Results focused: Develop a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvement in your logistics processes.

• Innovation: Ability to apply new and creative solutions to old problems and constantly seeking to improve upon processes, systems or services.

Module Listing

Year One: Communications & Professional Skills; Contemporary Issues in Management; Economics; Introduction to Supply Chain Management; Inventory & Forecasting Management; IS Practical & IT fundamentals; Principles of Management; Quantitative Analysis; and Transport Systems.

Year Two: Commercial & Transport Law; Health & Safety; HRM; Information Management; Management Accounting; Management Science; Operations Management; and Transport & Distribution Planning.

Year Three: Database Systems; Electronic Business; Project Management; Finance; Procurement Management; Warehouse Design & Management; and Work Placement or Study Abroad Option (Erasmus).

Year Four: Business Decision Making or Entrepreneurship; Global Supply Chain Management; Partnership & Outsourcing; Quality Management & Process Improvement; Strategic Information Systems; Strategic Logistics Management; Strategic Management; Supply Chain Optimisation; and Research Project.

Key Programme FeaturesIn-company work placement – In the second semester of year 3 students have an opportunity to work alongside supply chain professionals and apply their learning in a real-world work context. Companies participating in our work placement programme include CRH, Diageo, Keelings, Unilever, and Tibbett & Britten.

Overseas study opportunity – Students have opportunities to undertake a semester overseas in one of our partners institutions from across Europe. Many of these opportunities are through the English language.

Off-site company visits and industry speakers – The programme seeks to maintain relevancy to industry requirements by supplementing our academically and professionally qualified teaching team with expert guest lecturers from industry and class visits to world class supply chain operations.

of their Students. The wide reaching number of companies involved on the programme work placement and Career Guidance service offerings demonstrated a clear focus on the development, preparation and eventual employment of Individuals from their time as Students, to Graduates and finally as employed Logistics & Supply-Chain Professionals.” - Judging Co-ordinator: Seamus Kavanagh, Irish International Freight Association

Information Resources for Logistics and Supply

https://datajobs.com/what-is-data-scienceThis article breaks down the key elements of Business Analytics – quantitative methods, technology and business acumen.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_analyticsThis Wikipedia article provides a detailed background on Business Analytics and its application.

http://analytics-magazine.org/the-value-of-business-analyticsThis article discusses the value of Business Analytics from a management and business perspective.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KIpyHjPqcE&t=90sThis Unilever YouTube video discusses career pathways in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Unilever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQKE5Uu5TNoThis YouTube video focuses on the role of a supply chain manager at Nestle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1zevypri24Hear from students and lecturers on the DIT B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management: What it is and why it is

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Careers https://www.wayup.com/guide/unilever-292539-sponsored-2-top-5-careers-in-supply-chain-management/This articles identifies five career areas for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2018/04/27/five-reasons-to-pursue-a-career-in-logistics/#27ce3cb573e8This Forbes article discusses five reasons for pursuing a career in logistics.

https://www.morganmckinley.ie/article/why-career-logistics-advantageshttps://www.morganmckinley.ie/article/top-10-competencies-logistics-professionalsArticles from global recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley on careers in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

https://www.irishjobs.ie/Supply-Chain-Management-JobsThis link provides access to current vacancies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – job descriptions illustrate types of roles and salaries available.

Where can I learn more about the TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management?For more information on the TU Dublin B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management, please visit the programme website:http://www.dit.ie/studyatdit/undergraduate/programmescourses/allcourses/logisticssupplychainmanagementdt358.html

If you require further information on the B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management, please contact Declan Allen, Head of Department in Management Studies at TU Dublin.

T: 01 402 3030 E: declan.allen@dit.ieW: www.dit.ie/management