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State of Logistics 2016: Pursue mutual benefit More Supply Chain Management Jobs for Women in Forecast Port of Oakland adds to Vietnam-China-U.S. shipping route Material handling equipment donations needed for Louisiana disaster response Day Two at the Material Handling & Logistics Conference More News Editor’s note: This originally appeared in Supply Chain Management Review, LM’s sister publication. In compiling the annual “Salary Survey” for our sister publication – Logistics Management – we discovered some significant new trends in the search for new talent. Tisha Danehl, Vice President of Ajilon Professional Staffing in Chicago, says that a recent survey done by her firm indicates that demand for supply chain professionals in manufacturing and retail have “gone through the roof.” Furthermore, she says, women are finally breaking into the top echelons of what had been a male-dominated industry. In this exclusive interview with SCMR, she expands upon the findings. Supply Chain Management Review: What were the most startling findings in your salary guide? Tisha Danehl: Overall, we expect to see salaries increase by 2.9% in 2017, up from the projected 2% for 2016. With the industry poised for growth, there will be many opportunities for those looking for a career within the supply chain and logistics industry. As you had mentioned, the sweet spot is at the manager level for salaries and we are seeing the same thing. With the increase in demand for those mid-level roles, such as Demand Planner, companies are having to pay more for the right talent. SCMR: What about average salaries? Danehl: The average base salary for some of the most in-demand positions, such as Supply Chain Managers and Logistics Managers, is $111,994 and $104,705, respectively. The fastest-growing positions, however, include Demand Planner (a mid-level job with a salary range of $50,649-$86,160), Purchasing and Procurement Clerk […]