INDUSTRY SECTORS
Aviation, Transport and Supply Chain S
upply chains handle the fast, safe and efficient movement of goods, materials and services while transport planning and management oversee the designing of systems that move people and cargo through land, air and sea. Singapore’s Industry Transport Map (ITM) for the logistics sector aims to strengthen productivity and innovation through the use of technologies like AI and collaborative robotics. Moreover, the emergence of new delivery capabilities, such as autonomous vehicles and 3D printing, are likely to impact logistics and the design of supply chains.
You’ll need… • To be a team player • Good negotiation skills • Numerical skills
Types of jobs • Logistics engineer • Consultant • Inventory manager • Analyst • Purchasing manager • Supply-chain manager • Support functions
Did you know? With the internet continuously expanding across the globe, the number of online shoppers is still on the rise. An estimate even predicts that by 2040, 95 per cent of all purchases made will be facilitated by e-commerce!
Job-hunting tips • Positions are open to applicants from all degree backgrounds for supply chain and logistics roles, though some employers may favour business or supply chain-related degrees. Organisations involved in transport planning may also require a related degree
Most popular employers
• Strategic thinking
• Application procedures typically involve online applications and a round of psychometric tests. It may even include a video interview and a day in an assessment centre, so be prepared!
Types of employers
Work experience
• Logistics and distribution companies
There aren’t many formal internships in this sector, so those who wish to enter can look to building experience in other ways, such as getting a part-time, manual job at a warehouse.
4. Maritime & Port Authority (MPA)
• Project management skills • Interpersonal skills • Analytical skills • Problem-solving skills
• Transport providers • Transport planning companies • Courier services
1. Changi Airport Group 2. Singapore Airlines 3. Airbus
5. Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) 6. Maersk 7. DHL Supply Chain
• Retail and consumer goods chains
8. SATS
• Specialist consultancies
9. Grab
• Civil engineering firms
10. Scoot Tigerair Pte Ltd Source: Singapore Graduate Barometer 2021 edition
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