Hey beautiful people I am a logistics officer in the United States Marine Corps stationed out in North Carolina and looking to transition out soon. Any advice on what/how to look for in job opportunities in the logistics field in regards to what would be the rights fit and how i can create value to a community?
Have a blessed day and thank you!

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Maybe look into furthering your credentials with certifications like: APICS, PMP, Six Sigma? Either way your experience in the marines can be a valuable asset to civilian work.

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SkillBridge! NG offers it as well as a number of other defense contractors. Definitely look in to this.

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Welcome! I would first decide on what do you like doing? There are a plethora of companies out there that do logistics, essentially all companies. Your experience in the military is sought after and as someone else mentioned defense contractors love this and pay more but some/most require security clearance. Good luck on your search!

Join the local chapter of the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM formerly APICS). The Piedmont Triad chapter offers a networking/dinner and learn session once a month as well as opportunities to get certifications. I moved back to NC with no network, so joining ASCM was my first stop. Or, look up supply chain recruiters on LinkedIn for your area and get some direction from them. Good luck on your next chapter!

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