Business & operations
Logistician
Plan and coordinate how materials and products move through an organization’s supply chain.
BLS · May 2025
EDUCATION & ENTRY
Usually bachelor’s or related business preparation
Supply chain study develops planning, analysis and operations skills. Ask about internships, forecasting software and the entry roles that lead to more complex logistics responsibilities.
The state’s typical entry education classification is “Bachelor's degree.” This describes the occupation broadly; employers, programs and licensing bodies set specific requirements.
CONNECT THE CAREER TO A PLACE TO LEARN
Oregon training options
These are related routes to investigate. Confirm the full preparation, current admissions and eligibility for your intended role with the provider.
Oregon State University
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Study how organizations plan, source and move goods and materials.
Ask: What analytical tools and industry experience will I gain?
Program page reviewed September 15, 2026
Take this question to a counselor.
Would I enjoy solving problems involving timing, inventory and competing demands?
Before choosing a program, ask for prerequisites, the complete timeline, class and placement schedules, and a full cost estimate including supplies, exams, travel and living expenses.
Build a working cost estimate →Understand the numbers.
The median is the midpoint of estimated wages for Oregon workers in this occupation. The hourly median is $39.99. These figures describe workers across experience levels; they are not starting pay or the earnings of graduates from the programs below.
Oregon projects employment moving from 3,149 jobs in 2024 to 3,826 in 2034. The projected 3,670 openings over the decade include growth and replacement needs as workers leave an occupation. Dividing that total by ten gives the rounded annual average shown above. These are projections, not today’s vacancies.
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