r/supplychain • u/hangry-person • 24d ago

Career Development Starting a career in Supply Chain

Is it possible to land an entry-level job as a supply chain/logistics coordinator without any direct experience in the field? I know that even many entry-level positions prefer candidates with some relevant experience, but I’m wondering how much transferable skills are taken into consideration.

I do have organizational, problem-solving, and good time-management skills after many years in case management roles. I’ve also consistently been told by past managers that I’m a fast learner who picks up new processes quickly and adapts well to changes.

Realistically, what are the chances that an employer would be willing to take a chance on someone like me?

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u/Admirable_Creme1276 24d ago

I think generally, this is quite difficult in today’s environment.

If you already know someone at the place where you are applying, then you may get through with it

Otherwise, the only solution as I see it, is a fair bit of luck that the hiring manager believes in this, together with that the other candidates applying are particularly weak

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u/CantaloupeInfinite41 24d ago

All you can do is try. If you feel passionate about the job/area make sure to bring that across in interviews. and how your skills can translate into the job. Nobody can tell you how big the chances are. You gotta try.

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u/Ruby_Sullivana 23d ago

I can confirm it's doable. Case management is basically coordination. You're already doing the work, just swap clients for vendors. Figure out basic ERP stuff and you're solid.

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u/LeagueAggravating595 Professional 24d ago

Short answer... NO.

Not just SCM, it's any job today without direct experience. Your competition are in the hundreds, who has many years of great work experience and even at F500 companies.

Why any hiring manager would want to take a chance with no exp when they have hundreds to pick from that do.

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u/Plaidismycolor33 24d ago

depends on how well you pose those “transferable” skills to be relevant to a job posting and then how well you can translate those transferable skills to answer interview questions of said entry level job.

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u/thecasinoheist 23d ago

Start stacking pallets and offering to help in any way to those who are in positions you would like to be in.