Why logistics: The benefits of starting a new career in logistics

Logistics is paramount to our everyday lives. The food we eat, the clothes we wear, everything we purchase — it all needs to move from one place to another before it gets to you. Logistics is the process of planning and executing the transportation and storage of goods throughout the supply chain. While logistics plays a crucial role behind the scenes in your daily life, have you ever considered turning it into a career?

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The benefits of starting your logistics career

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Logistics keeps the world moving and is one of the most important industries in our society. Stores and restaurants rely on logistics to keep their doors open. Without logistics, consumers wouldn't be able to purchase essential goods. A logistics career offers a dynamic and rewarding professional journey with opportunities for career growth, stability, and fulfillment. Beyond benefits like competitive salaries and career advancement, a career in logistics provides an opportunity for critical thinking and problem-solving, where no two days are the same.

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Logistics industry training

Many people who begin a career in this industry do not have prior formal logistics training. You can receive on-the-job training to get up to speed in the industry and learn new skills.

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Career growth opportunities

Logistics is a rapidly evolving field with opportunities for advancement. As you gain experience and expertise, you can grow and take on more challenging roles and responsibilities.

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Stability and job security

Logistics is an essential piece of global trade and commerce, making it one of the more stable career paths. Regardless of market conditions, there will be a demand for skilled logistics professionals to manage supply chains efficiently.

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Competitive salaries

People with strong critical thinking and communication skills are highly sought after for logistics roles, resulting in competitive salaries and benefits packages. As you progress in your career and acquire specialized skills, your earning potential will increase.

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Transferable skills

Working in logistics equips you with diverse transferable skills — including problem-solving, analytical thinking, communication, and time management — valuable across various industries and roles.

Fulfilling and dynamic work

Because of the important role of logistics in our everyday lives, it can be an incredibly fulfilling career knowing your impact on the global supply chain. And logistics’ dynamic and fast-paced nature means that every day on the job is different.

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What logistics careers are available to you?

With diverse career paths ranging from customer support to back-office administration, the logistics industry offers a variety of roles suited to an array of skills and interests. At Rapido, we hire for multiple roles within four categories: customer and carrier support, customer and carrier sales, back-office administration, and tech services.

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Carrier and customer support

A carrier and customer support role is ideal for someone with solid communication skills, high attention to detail, superior multi-tasking abilities, and excellent problem-solving.

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• Track and Tracing
• Customer Operations
• Account Management
• Pricing Support
• Dispatch
• Customer Service
• Carrier Operations
• Appointment Scheduler

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Carrier and customer sales

Sales roles are an excellent fit for individuals looking to make a significant impact and help businesses grow. If you thrive on building relationships, delivering quality service, and analyzing trends and market conditions, carrier and customer sales is the right path.

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• Sales Operations
• Customer Lead Generation
• Carrier Sales and Procurement
• SDR

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Back-office administration

If you prefer something behind the scenes, consider a role responsible for providing administrative support and managing various back-office functions to ensure smooth operations and efficient processes.

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• Data Entry/Load Building
• POD / Document Retrieval
• A/R and A/P
• Issue and Claim Resolution
• Compliance
• Payroll
• Tech Support
• Data Analyst
• General Admin
• Driver Onboarding Recruiting

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Tech services

Ideal candidates for tech services roles thrive on understanding industry technology and simplifying complex concepts to facilitate seamless adoption and utilization.

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• App Adoptions
• Carrier Onboarding Specialist
• Demo Specialist

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Life at Rapido: Start your career in logistics 

At Rapido, we offer an opportunity to kick-start your career in logistics. Rapido connects US-based hyper-growth logistics and supply chain organizations with the top talent in Mexico so they can scale efficiently, operate effectively, and provide superior customer service. Our company was founded by experienced logistics professionals dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where you can start your career in a new industry.

At Rapido, we prioritize our people and our culture. We aim to find top talent, arm them with tools to succeed and invest in their wellbeing in and out of the office. Interested in starting your career in logistics? Discover what it's like to work at Rapido and explore our open positions.