Logistics and Supply Chain Career Guides
Free guides to careers in logistics, transport and supply chain.
Logistics, transport and supply chain careers are wide open
You can start in a warehouse and end up running a network. You can move from customer service into planning, or from the forces into transport management. The hard part is knowing where to begin and what to do next. These free logistics and supply chain career guides give you straight answers. What the roles involve. How people get in. What employers look for. And how to build your skills and get recognised for what you know.
Find the right guide for you
I’m starting out
New to the sector, leaving education or changing career? Find out what the work involves and the routes in.
I want to move up
Already working in the sector? See the roles you can move into and what it takes to get there.
I want to specialise
Interested in a particular area? Explore guides to transport, inventory, warehousing and supply chain management.
Browse logistics and supply chain career guides by area
Built on the standard employers use
Every guide draws on the CILT(UK) Competency Framework. It was developed with leading employers and sets out the skills, behaviours and knowledge needed from entry level to senior leadership. So when a guide tells you what to work on, it’s based on what employers actually look for. We have been setting standards for the profession since 1919. As a registered charity and the Chartered body for logistics, transport and supply chain, our job is to help people build careers and raise their professional standing.
Get recognised for what you know
Wherever you are in your career, there is a CILT(UK) membership grade that fits. Start as a Student, Graduate or Affiliate, then work towards professional designations as your experience grows.
Student Membership
Start your career with networking, mentoring, resources, and exclusive student benefits.
Graduate Membership
Accelerate your post-graduation progress with mentoring, career support, and professional connections.
Affiliate Membership
Explore the world of logistics and transport. Connect, learn, and grow at your own pace - no experience required.
Common questions
Who are these guides for?
Anyone thinking about or building a career in logistics, transport or supply chain. That includes school and college leavers, graduates, career changers and people already working in the sector who want to progress.
Are the guides free?
Yes. All our career guides are free to read. You don’t need to be a member.
Which guide should I read first?
If you are new to the profession, start with How to Start a Career in Logistics and Supply Chain. If you already work in the sector, start with Logistics Career Pathways.
Do the guides cover the whole UK?
Yes. Where routes differ, such as apprenticeships in England and Scotland, the guides say so.
How often are the guides updated?
We review every guide at least once a year, and sooner if qualifications, apprenticeships or membership requirements change.