Careers in logistics and operations management
These professionals are at the centre of the action. They are motivated by activities related to product manufacturing and service delivery. Learn about career options in logistics and operations management.
Examples of positions
Positions and related duties vary according to the area of expertise and the university level achieved.
PLANNING
- Process Analyst
- Production Controller
- Operations Director or Supervisor
- Production Planner
OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT
- Advisor – Continuous Improvement
- Advisor – Manufacturing Performance Improvement
- Process Improvement Specialist
LOGISTICS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- Inventory Analyst
- Logistics Supervisor
PROCUREMENT AND PURCHASING
- Purchaser
- Purchasing Analyst
- Supplier
DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSPORT
- Distribution Analyst
- Coordinator – Distribution and Logistics
- Distribution Manager
- Supervisor – Shipping and Receiving
QUALITY
- System Quality Analyst
- Consultant – Quality Improvement
Positions available with a bachelor’s (BBA) (in French only)
Complementary Specializations
These professionals sometimes have other expertise.
Related Certifications
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