Are you interested in leading an organization or team, creating systems, and analyzing data? Careers in Logistics, Management, & Business Operations offer opportunities to analyze data, critically think, lead teams, and drive innovation. We invite you to explore these industries to determine if it is a good fit for you and leverage our resources to launch your job, internship, or graduate school search.
Meet with Your Industry Career Coach
Your Industry Career Coach can help you:
- Explore industry career options
- Update your resume
- Search for jobs/internships
- Graduate school applications
- and more!


Example Career Paths and Job Titles
- Purchasing Manager
- Commodity Manager
- Sourcing Manager
- Category Manager
- Buyer
- Procurement Specialist
- Production Planner
- Logistics Manager/Consultant
- Fulfillment Manager
- Transportation Manager
- Production Manager
- Materials Manager
- Operations Supervisor/Coordinator
- Area Manager
- Account Coordinator/Manager
- Inventory/Supply/Demand Planner
- Materials Manager
- Project Manager
- Supply Chain Strategist/Manager/Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Quality Assurance Manager/Specialist
- Operations Systems Analyst
- Supply Chain Consultant
Career Resources
Use this section to research career paths, typical job titles, and how to start building skills to get prepared for this industry. Below are a few platforms you can use to explore and learn more about Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences:
Please consider viewing other industry clusters pages besides Logistics, Management, & Business Operations as there can be overlap.
Use this section to learn about student organizations you can join at UT to learn more about your desired industry, network with professionals and peers with similar interests, and build transferable skills. You can view a list of student organizations related to business on VolLink or by going to the Student Organization website for the Haslam College of Business. Below are a few examples of some student organizations:
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)– Educates all students about the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in supply chain management within a global context.
- NeXxus– Builds confidence and increases knowledge of the supply chain management major and career opportunities for women students.
- Supply Chain Management Scholars of Distinction, an honor society for supply chain majors.
Professional Organizations can be helpful in exploring more about careers, finding job opportunities, and connecting with professionals in your area of interest. Many have their own job search boards along with a way to sign up for job alerts. You can view a list of Professional Organizations associated with your area/major on What Can I Do With This Major. Below are a few examples of some professional organizations:
Check out these sites in addition to our Handshake feed on the right. Below are a few platforms you can use to research specific job opportunities within Logistics, Management, and Business Operations:
Graduate School Application Resources Many graduate school resources can be found on our Prepare for Graduate School website, including deciding on graduate school, resumes, letters of recommendation, and admissions essays/personal statements. Graduate School Applications take time and will require roughly 6-9 months of preparation. Current Graduate Student Resources Graduate students at the University of Tennessee have access to all of the resources offered by the Center for Career Development and Academic Exploration. Please see the “Make an Appointment with Your Career Coach” section above to explore all your professional development options.
Jobs on Handshake: Logistics, Management, & Business Operations