Career opportunities
Over the last 26 years, students from Cranfield's MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management have had the best employment rates and highest job satisfaction ratings in the world with international employers.
"The Cranfield environment encourages you to develop professionally and academically, but the emphasis placed on personal development is of equal importance. The level of support available from Professors, the Career Development Team and other support services is outstanding".
Marrit Gernaat, Planning Analyst in Global Planning Deployment Team
Shell International Ltd
“I had close contact with the Careers Development Service all year and found it a great support with great information and opportunities.”
Niamhanna Egan, LSCM 2007-2008
“The one-to-one appointments were very helpful and were tailored to my personal career aspirations and background.”
Shangjia Lin, LSCM 2007-2008
Career opportunities
Over the last 26 years, students from Cranfield's MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management have had the best employment rates and highest job satisfaction ratings in the world with international employers.
"The Cranfield environment encourages you to develop professionally and academically, but the emphasis placed on personal development is of equal importance. The level of support available from Professors, the Career Development Team and other support services is outstanding".
Marrit Gernaat, Planning Analyst in Global Planning Deployment Team
Shell International Ltd
“I had close contact with the Careers Development Service all year and found it a great support with great information and opportunities.”
Niamhanna Egan, LSCM 2007-2008
“The one-to-one appointments were very helpful and were tailored to my personal career aspirations and background.”
Shangjia Lin, LSCM 2007-2008
Career change
Geography, Sector & Function
Our students gained employment across the world: 44% in Europe (including 24% of students gaining jobs in the UK); 24% gained employment in Asia; 12% of students gained jobs in Eastern Europe; 12% gained jobs in the Middle East and 8% gained positions in North America.
New industry sectors
The table below highlights the destination sector of our recent graduates.
| % of class | Company sector |
| 65% | Logistics |
| 15% | Consulting |
| 10% | Procurement |
| 10% | FMCG |
Roles in logistics
Graduating students have moved into a range of logistics and supply chain management roles, either entering or moving up in this field.
Job titles include:
- Senior Manager Logistics & Supply Chain
- Supply Planning Manager
- Graduate Planner
- Supply Network Planner – Stock Analyst
- General Manager
- Logistics Consultant
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Continental Europe Logistics Manager
- Consultant
- Executive Vice President
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Purchasing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Team Leader
- Freight Specialist
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Continuous Improvement Manager
- SIOP Leader
- Network Planner And Stock Analyst
- Supply Chain Management Trainee
- General Manager - Land
- Project Manager Logistic Development – Europe And Middle East
- Client Reporting Analyst
- Customs Supervisor
Recruiters
Graduating students have secured roles with the following leading organisations:
- Angostura Limited
- Arcelor Mittal
- ASF Inc
- Avon
- Bacardi
- Bellville Rodair International
- Brigantine Group
- Chep
- Combisafe
- COSCO Logistics
- Diageo
- Dubai Logistics City
- Exxon Mobil
- Fluor
- Global Asset Transformation Services
- Hellman Logistics
- Honeywell
- Hubwoo
- Intersources NV
- LEGO System A/S
- Maersk
- Makro SCT Co., Ltd.
- Nike
- Philips Lighting
- Royal Mail
- Schlumberger
- Shell
- Sony UK
- State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)