What's a good career path in sc/logistics for a logistics analyst if you don't always want to be an analyst? Would it be valuable experience for a supply chain manager position?

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Yes it's valuable, but only one piece of what you need. I would see if you can get mentorship from someone in logistics in a manager or director role, as that's where you have your expertise so far. But those skills will definitely be an asset in a manager role.

Depends on what you what to move up towards. Plenty of people have done great things in logistics. Do you want to stop once you hit middle management? Have to figure out the endgame before you can start your roadmap. To be a SCM who runs a factory, it’s good to have experience with production scheduling, logistics, purchasing/material planning, material handling, inventory experience, and technically savvy to an extent. Scan guns, word apps, presentation skills, management experience, etc. You have to be the go to person for all of these areas in case people turn over.

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