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.
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
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.
Where Supply Chain Can Take You
Operations & Logistics
Planning & Analytics
Procurement & Sourcing
Manufacturing & Production
Technology & Automation
