We track which skills our graduates actually get hired for, and the pattern over the last two years is consistent: demand analytics and inventory optimization outrank general logistics knowledge.
Employers are specifically asking for candidates who can work with demand-forecasting tools, not just describe the theory behind them.
Vendor negotiation and contract management round out the top skills, especially for mid-level roles bridging procurement and operations.
Certifications still matter as a filter, but the interviews we hear back from focus on whether candidates can walk through a real inventory problem end to end.
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