What the World Needs. Here in Ohio
From sneakers to medicine to EVs, supply chain careers power everything. Explore jobs, pay, training paths and how to start here in Ohio.
Created for middle grades and others wanting to learn about the world of supply chain
Why Work in Supply Chain?
Supply chain is the engine behind everything you use, sneakers, phones, medicine, even EVs. It’s a field where problem-solvers make real-world impact every day, moving products faster, safer, and smarter. With strong pay, clear advancement, and roles for hands-on and analytical minds, there’s a path for everyone. And in Ohio, opportunity is everywhere.
Real Impact
Get products where they’re needed; faster, safer, smarter.
Strong Pay & Growth
Entry roles with benefits; clear paths into leadership and six-figure tracks.
No One-Size-Fits-All
Hands-on, analytical, tech, people ops, pick your lane.
Ohio Advantage
Major hubs, manufacturers, and logistics powerhouses right in your backyard.
257,000
Jobs Created from 2020 to 2030
$59,890
Average wage in Ohio
137
New projects announced in Ohio
Where Supply Chain Can Take You
Operations & Logistics
- Logistics Coordinator: ensures goods get from A to B
- Transportation Manager: manages fleets, routes, and budgets
- Warehouse Supervisor: leads shipping, receiving, and inventory
- Last-Mile Delivery Lead: streamlines the final leg of delivery
Planning & Analysis
- Demand Planner: predicts future customer needs
- Inventory Analyst: balances supply and demand
- Supply Chain Analyst: uses data to drive efficiency
- S&OP Specialist: syncs sales, operations, and forecasting
Manufacturing & Production
- Production Scheduler: aligns factory output with demand
- Procurement Specialist: buys raw materials & goods
- Quality Assurance Technician: ensures standards are met
- Supply Chain Engineer: designs process improvements
Tech & Innovation
- ERP Systems Administrator
- Automation Coordinator
- AI Logistics Integrator
- Supply Chain Software Developerg
Global Trade & Strategy
- Import/Export Compliance Manager
- Global Sourcing Specialist
- Freight Forwarding Coordinator
- Supply Chain Sustainability Lead
Supply Chain in Ohio
Retail Distribution & Automation
DSW Retail Distribution Center
This video highlights a modern retail distribution center designed for efficiency and scale. It showcases how engineering, automation, and technology come together to create smooth product flow—from receiving through storage, picking, and shipping. You’ll see associates using RF scanners, automated systems, and material handling equipment to move goods accurately and efficiently.
Careers found here:
- Warehouse Associate / Material Handler
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Distribution Center Supervisor
- Industrial Engineer
- Process Improvement Analyst
- Automation Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Operations Manager
- Quality Control Associate
Transportation, Logistics & Intermodal Operations
Rickenbacker Global Logistics Hub
This video takes you onto the tarmac and inside the warehouse to show how goods move through an intermodal logistics hub. It follows freight as it’s unloaded from aircraft, transferred through cross-dock operations, and moved between rail and truck—highlighting the equipment, coordination, and timing required to keep goods flowing.
Careers found here:
- Logistics Coordinator
- Transportation Planner
- Dock Supervisor
- Forklift / Equipment Operator
- Intermodal Operations Specialist
- Warehouse Supervisor
- Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Safety & Compliance Manager
Healthcare Supply Chain & Patient Logistics
The Ohio State University Medical Center
This video shows the often unseen supply chain work that supports patient care. From preparing rooms to coordinating medical supplies and equipment, it highlights how logistics, planning, and precision ensure patients are ready for procedures at the right time with the right resources.
Careers found here:
- Healthcare Supply Chain Coordinator
- Materials Management Technician
- Clinical Logistics Specialist
- Inventory & Procurement Specialist
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Operations Coordinator
- Supply Chain Analyst (Healthcare)
- Facilities & Equipment Planner
Supply Chain in Ohio
Retail Distribution & Automation
DSW Retail Distribution Center
This video highlights a modern retail distribution center designed for efficiency and scale. It showcases how engineering, automation, and technology come together to create smooth product flow—from receiving through storage, picking, and shipping. You’ll see associates using RF scanners, automated systems, and material handling equipment to move goods accurately and efficiently.
Careers found here:
- Warehouse Associate / Material Handler
- Inventory Control Specialist
- Distribution Center Supervisor
- Industrial Engineer
- Process Improvement Analyst
- Automation Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Operations Manager
- Quality Control Associate
Transportation, Logistics & Intermodal Operations
Rickenbacker Global Logistics Hub
This video takes you onto the tarmac and inside the warehouse to show how goods move through an intermodal logistics hub. It follows freight as it’s unloaded from aircraft, transferred through cross-dock operations, and moved between rail and truck—highlighting the equipment, coordination, and timing required to keep goods flowing.
Careers found here:
Logistics Coordinator
Transportation Planner
Dock Supervisor
Forklift / Equipment Operator
Intermodal Operations Specialist
Warehouse Supervisor
Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist
Supply Chain Analyst
Safety & Compliance Manager
Healthcare Supply Chain & Patient Logistics
The Ohio State University Medical Center
This video shows the often unseen supply chain work that supports patient care. From preparing rooms to coordinating medical supplies and equipment, it highlights how logistics, planning, and precision ensure patients are ready for procedures at the right time with the right resources.
Careers found here:
Healthcare Supply Chain Coordinator
Materials Management Technician
Clinical Logistics Specialist
Inventory & Procurement Specialist
Sterile Processing Technician
Operations Coordinator
Supply Chain Analyst (Healthcare)
Facilities & Equipment Planner
Ohio Job Outlook
Ohio is a logistics and manufacturing powerhouse, meaning steady demand for people who can make, move, and manage goods. With major investments across the state, opportunities are growing in distribution, advanced manufacturing, healthcare logistics, EV supply chains, and more.
Did You Know?
–You don’t need a logistics degree to start.
–Top skill = problem-solving.
–The field evolves fast, continuous learning wins.
Choose Your Path
High School / Career Tech
Start with foundational skills: safety, inventory, forklift, basic logistics.
Next steps: entry roles or a short-term certificate.
Short-Term Credentials
Stack fast credentials (CLA / CLT, OSHA-10, CDL, ERP modules) to stand out.
Next steps: entry job and employer-paid upskilling.
College Degree
Associate or bachelor’s in Supply Chain / Business / Operations for analyst/lead paths.
Next steps: internships to analyst/coordinator to manager.
Careers in Supply Chain
Operations & Logistics
Planning & Analytics
Procurement & Sourcing
Manufacturing & Production
Technology & Automation
