GITNUXREPORT 2026

Supply Chain In The Job Industry Statistics

Supply chain jobs are growing globally with competitive salaries and strong future prospects.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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U.S. Women represent 28% of supply chain workforce in 2023.

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Globally, 25% of supply chain leaders are women in 2023.

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U.S. logistics: 15% Hispanic/Latino workers in 2022.

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UK supply chain: 12% BAME representation 2023.

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India women in logistics: 20% of workforce 2023.

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Canada supply chain: 22% visible minorities 2022.

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Germany 18% female managers in logistics 2023.

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Australia 30% women in supply chain roles 2023.

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China 35% women in procurement 2022.

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Brazil logistics: 28% female employees 2023.

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France 24% women in transport/logistics 2023.

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U.S. Black/African American: 12% of truck drivers 2023.

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Italy 16% women in supply chain leadership 2022.

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Spain 26% female workforce in logistics 2023.

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Netherlands 32% women in procurement 2023.

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Sweden 40% gender parity in logistics nearing 2023.

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Poland 19% women in transport sector 2022.

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Turkey 15% female logistics professionals 2023.

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Vietnam 25% women in supply chain 2023.

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Thailand 22% female managers in logistics 2022.

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Indonesia 18% women in warehousing 2023.

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Philippines 29% women in supply chain jobs 2023.

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U.S. Asian workers 6% in supply chain occupations 2023.

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65% of U.S. supply chain bachelor's degree holders.

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42% of global supply chain managers hold master's degrees in 2023.

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UK logistics roles require degree for 55% of positions in 2022.

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70% of U.S. procurement specialists have bachelor's in business.

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India supply chain jobs: 60% need engineering degree 2023.

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Canada 50% of logistics coordinators have postsecondary certs.

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Germany requires certification like APICS for 40% of roles.

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Australia supply chain pros: 65% bachelor's or higher 2023.

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China 55% of managers have logistics-specific degrees.

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Brazil 45% hold degrees in supply chain management.

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France 60% of warehouse managers have vocational training.

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U.S. truck drivers: 10% postsecondary nondegree award.

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Italy 50% supply chain roles need specialized certs.

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Spain logistics: 55% bachelor's required 2023.

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Netherlands 70% have higher education in supply chain.

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Sweden 65% certified in supply chain (CIPS/APICS).

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Poland 40% have university degrees in logistics.

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Turkey 50% engineering grads enter supply chain.

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Vietnam 45% postsecondary in logistics programs.

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Thailand 55% bachelor's for management roles.

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Indonesia 40% certified professionals needed.

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Philippines 60% college grads in supply chain jobs.

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U.S. 30% of logisticians have master's degrees.

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In 2023, the U.S. supply chain management sector employed approximately 12.8 million workers across logistics, procurement, and operations roles.

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Globally, supply chain jobs grew by 5.2% year-over-year in 2022, driven by e-commerce expansion.

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The U.S. logistics and supply chain industry added 147,000 jobs in 2022.

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In 2021, India had over 2.5 million direct jobs in supply chain and logistics sectors.

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EU supply chain professionals numbered 5.6 million in 2022, with 3% annual growth.

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China's supply chain workforce exceeded 50 million in 2023, focusing on manufacturing hubs.

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U.S. warehouse and storage jobs reached 1.8 million in May 2023.

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Procurement specialists in the UK totaled 120,000 in 2022.

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Brazil's logistics sector employed 4.2 million in 2021.

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Australia reported 250,000 supply chain jobs in 2023.

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Canada had 450,000 transportation and logistics workers in 2022.

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Germany's supply chain roles hit 1.2 million in 2023.

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Mexico's maquiladora supply chain jobs numbered 3.1 million in 2022.

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South Korea's logistics workforce was 1.1 million in 2021.

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Japan's supply chain employment stood at 8.5 million in 2022.

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France employed 800,000 in transport and logistics in 2023.

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U.S. truck drivers in supply chain: 2.0 million in 2023.

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Italy's supply chain jobs: 1.5 million in 2022.

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Spain had 700,000 logistics workers in 2023.

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Netherlands supply chain employment: 400,000 in 2022.

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Sweden's sector jobs: 250,000 in 2023.

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Poland logistics workforce: 900,000 in 2022.

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Turkey employed 1.3 million in supply chain in 2021.

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Vietnam's supply chain jobs grew to 2.8 million in 2023.

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Thailand had 1.6 million logistics roles in 2022.

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Indonesia supply chain employment: 4.5 million in 2023.

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Philippines: 1.2 million in logistics jobs 2022.

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U.S. purchasing managers: 74,000 employed in 2023.

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Global supply chain jobs projected at 100 million by 2025.

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U.S. industrial truck drivers: 450,000 in 2023.

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78% of supply chain jobs to grow faster than average through 2032.

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Global supply chain employment projected +25% by 2030.

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U.S. logisticians jobs to grow 18% from 2022-2032.

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UK logistics jobs forecast +10% by 2026.

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India supply chain jobs to add 2 million by 2025.

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EU logistics employment +15% projected 2023-2030.

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China to need 10 million more supply chain workers by 2025.

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U.S. cargo handlers jobs +5% growth 2022-2032.

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Australia transport jobs +12% by 2026.

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Canada supply chain roles +8% growth to 2031.

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Germany logistics shortage of 150,000 workers by 2025.

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Brazil logistics jobs +20% by 2030.

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France supply chain employment +7% forecast 2023-2028.

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U.S. purchasing managers +5% growth 2022-2032.

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Italy logistics +9% jobs by 2025.

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Spain warehouse jobs +15% projection 2023-2027.

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Netherlands supply chain +11% by 2030.

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Sweden logistics growth +6% to 2030.

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Poland transport jobs +18% by 2025.

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Turkey supply chain +25% demand by 2027.

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Vietnam logistics jobs +30% by 2030.

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Thailand +15% supply chain roles 2023-2028.

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Indonesia logistics employment +20% forecast 2024-2029.

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Philippines supply chain +12% growth by 2028.

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Median annual wage for U.S. logisticians was $77,520 in May 2023.

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Supply chain managers in the U.S. earned average $128,000 in 2023.

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UK procurement managers average salary £55,000 in 2023.

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Global supply chain analyst salary averaged $75,000 USD equivalent in 2022.

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U.S. warehouse supervisors median wage $52,000 in 2023.

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India supply chain executive average pay ₹8.5 lakhs in 2023.

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Canada logistics coordinator salary averaged CAD 55,000 in 2022.

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Germany supply chain specialist median €65,000 in 2023.

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Australia procurement officer average AUD 95,000 in 2023.

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China logistics manager average CNY 250,000 annually in 2022.

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Brazil supply chain analyst R$60,000 yearly average 2023.

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France warehouse manager salary €45,000 median in 2023.

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U.S. truck drivers median wage $48,310 in 2023.

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Italy logistics coordinator €35,000 average 2022.

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Spain supply chain manager €50,000 median 2023.

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Netherlands procurement salary €55,000 average 2023.

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Sweden logistics specialist SEK 450,000 yearly 2022.

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Poland warehouse worker PLN 50,000 annual average 2023.

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Turkey supply chain engineer TRY 300,000 in 2022.

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Vietnam logistics salary VND 200 million yearly 2023.

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Thailand procurement manager THB 800,000 average 2022.

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Indonesia supply chain avg IDR 100 million per year 2023.

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Philippines logistics coordinator PHP 400,000 annual 2022.

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U.S. purchasing agents median $69,740 in 2023.

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Bonus for U.S. supply chain execs averaged 15% of salary in 2023.

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Forget what you thought you knew about the global job market—from the bustling warehouses of the U.S. to the manufacturing hubs of China, the invisible backbone of supply chain management is not only a massive global employer but a dynamic, high-growth career path offering competitive wages from Germany to Vietnam.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, the U.S. supply chain management sector employed approximately 12.8 million workers across logistics, procurement, and operations roles.
Globally, supply chain jobs grew by 5.2% year-over-year in 2022, driven by e-commerce expansion.
The U.S. logistics and supply chain industry added 147,000 jobs in 2022.
Median annual wage for U.S. logisticians was $77,520 in May 2023.
Supply chain managers in the U.S. earned average $128,000 in 2023.
UK procurement managers average salary £55,000 in 2023.
65% of U.S. supply chain bachelor's degree holders.
42% of global supply chain managers hold master's degrees in 2023.
UK logistics roles require degree for 55% of positions in 2022.
78% of supply chain jobs to grow faster than average through 2032.
Global supply chain employment projected +25% by 2030.
U.S. logisticians jobs to grow 18% from 2022-2032.
U.S. Women represent 28% of supply chain workforce in 2023.
Globally, 25% of supply chain leaders are women in 2023.
U.S. logistics: 15% Hispanic/Latino workers in 2022.

Supply chain jobs are growing globally with competitive salaries and strong future prospects.

Diversity and Inclusion

U.S. Women represent 28% of supply chain workforce in 2023.
Globally, 25% of supply chain leaders are women in 2023.
U.S. logistics: 15% Hispanic/Latino workers in 2022.
UK supply chain: 12% BAME representation 2023.
India women in logistics: 20% of workforce 2023.
Canada supply chain: 22% visible minorities 2022.
Germany 18% female managers in logistics 2023.
Australia 30% women in supply chain roles 2023.
China 35% women in procurement 2022.
Brazil logistics: 28% female employees 2023.
France 24% women in transport/logistics 2023.
U.S. Black/African American: 12% of truck drivers 2023.
Italy 16% women in supply chain leadership 2022.
Spain 26% female workforce in logistics 2023.
Netherlands 32% women in procurement 2023.
Sweden 40% gender parity in logistics nearing 2023.
Poland 19% women in transport sector 2022.
Turkey 15% female logistics professionals 2023.
Vietnam 25% women in supply chain 2023.
Thailand 22% female managers in logistics 2022.
Indonesia 18% women in warehousing 2023.
Philippines 29% women in supply chain jobs 2023.
U.S. Asian workers 6% in supply chain occupations 2023.

Diversity and Inclusion Interpretation

While these numbers show a global supply chain still running largely on one demographic cylinder, the fact that many countries are now actively refueling with more diverse talent suggests the industry is finally shifting from a legacy system to a more efficient, multi-threaded model.

Educational Requirements

65% of U.S. supply chain bachelor's degree holders.
42% of global supply chain managers hold master's degrees in 2023.
UK logistics roles require degree for 55% of positions in 2022.
70% of U.S. procurement specialists have bachelor's in business.
India supply chain jobs: 60% need engineering degree 2023.
Canada 50% of logistics coordinators have postsecondary certs.
Germany requires certification like APICS for 40% of roles.
Australia supply chain pros: 65% bachelor's or higher 2023.
China 55% of managers have logistics-specific degrees.
Brazil 45% hold degrees in supply chain management.
France 60% of warehouse managers have vocational training.
U.S. truck drivers: 10% postsecondary nondegree award.
Italy 50% supply chain roles need specialized certs.
Spain logistics: 55% bachelor's required 2023.
Netherlands 70% have higher education in supply chain.
Sweden 65% certified in supply chain (CIPS/APICS).
Poland 40% have university degrees in logistics.
Turkey 50% engineering grads enter supply chain.
Vietnam 45% postsecondary in logistics programs.
Thailand 55% bachelor's for management roles.
Indonesia 40% certified professionals needed.
Philippines 60% college grads in supply chain jobs.
U.S. 30% of logisticians have master's degrees.

Educational Requirements Interpretation

Despite the global patchwork of required credentials, from vocational certificates to advanced degrees, one thing is clear: in the modern supply chain, you're more likely to get the job if your education has already been delivered.

Employment Statistics

In 2023, the U.S. supply chain management sector employed approximately 12.8 million workers across logistics, procurement, and operations roles.
Globally, supply chain jobs grew by 5.2% year-over-year in 2022, driven by e-commerce expansion.
The U.S. logistics and supply chain industry added 147,000 jobs in 2022.
In 2021, India had over 2.5 million direct jobs in supply chain and logistics sectors.
EU supply chain professionals numbered 5.6 million in 2022, with 3% annual growth.
China's supply chain workforce exceeded 50 million in 2023, focusing on manufacturing hubs.
U.S. warehouse and storage jobs reached 1.8 million in May 2023.
Procurement specialists in the UK totaled 120,000 in 2022.
Brazil's logistics sector employed 4.2 million in 2021.
Australia reported 250,000 supply chain jobs in 2023.
Canada had 450,000 transportation and logistics workers in 2022.
Germany's supply chain roles hit 1.2 million in 2023.
Mexico's maquiladora supply chain jobs numbered 3.1 million in 2022.
South Korea's logistics workforce was 1.1 million in 2021.
Japan's supply chain employment stood at 8.5 million in 2022.
France employed 800,000 in transport and logistics in 2023.
U.S. truck drivers in supply chain: 2.0 million in 2023.
Italy's supply chain jobs: 1.5 million in 2022.
Spain had 700,000 logistics workers in 2023.
Netherlands supply chain employment: 400,000 in 2022.
Sweden's sector jobs: 250,000 in 2023.
Poland logistics workforce: 900,000 in 2022.
Turkey employed 1.3 million in supply chain in 2021.
Vietnam's supply chain jobs grew to 2.8 million in 2023.
Thailand had 1.6 million logistics roles in 2022.
Indonesia supply chain employment: 4.5 million in 2023.
Philippines: 1.2 million in logistics jobs 2022.
U.S. purchasing managers: 74,000 employed in 2023.
Global supply chain jobs projected at 100 million by 2025.
U.S. industrial truck drivers: 450,000 in 2023.

Employment Statistics Interpretation

From the factory floor in China to the warehouse aisles in America, these millions of interconnected roles prove that the global economy doesn't just run on ideas and capital, but on the literal sweat and gears of an army of logistics professionals who ensure that your online order doesn't remain a wistful digital promise.

Occupational Outlook

78% of supply chain jobs to grow faster than average through 2032.
Global supply chain employment projected +25% by 2030.
U.S. logisticians jobs to grow 18% from 2022-2032.
UK logistics jobs forecast +10% by 2026.
India supply chain jobs to add 2 million by 2025.
EU logistics employment +15% projected 2023-2030.
China to need 10 million more supply chain workers by 2025.
U.S. cargo handlers jobs +5% growth 2022-2032.
Australia transport jobs +12% by 2026.
Canada supply chain roles +8% growth to 2031.
Germany logistics shortage of 150,000 workers by 2025.
Brazil logistics jobs +20% by 2030.
France supply chain employment +7% forecast 2023-2028.
U.S. purchasing managers +5% growth 2022-2032.
Italy logistics +9% jobs by 2025.
Spain warehouse jobs +15% projection 2023-2027.
Netherlands supply chain +11% by 2030.
Sweden logistics growth +6% to 2030.
Poland transport jobs +18% by 2025.
Turkey supply chain +25% demand by 2027.
Vietnam logistics jobs +30% by 2030.
Thailand +15% supply chain roles 2023-2028.
Indonesia logistics employment +20% forecast 2024-2029.
Philippines supply chain +12% growth by 2028.

Occupational Outlook Interpretation

The world is frantically hiring the people who make stuff move, because it turns out the global economy really, really depends on them.

Wage and Salary Data

Median annual wage for U.S. logisticians was $77,520 in May 2023.
Supply chain managers in the U.S. earned average $128,000 in 2023.
UK procurement managers average salary £55,000 in 2023.
Global supply chain analyst salary averaged $75,000 USD equivalent in 2022.
U.S. warehouse supervisors median wage $52,000 in 2023.
India supply chain executive average pay ₹8.5 lakhs in 2023.
Canada logistics coordinator salary averaged CAD 55,000 in 2022.
Germany supply chain specialist median €65,000 in 2023.
Australia procurement officer average AUD 95,000 in 2023.
China logistics manager average CNY 250,000 annually in 2022.
Brazil supply chain analyst R$60,000 yearly average 2023.
France warehouse manager salary €45,000 median in 2023.
U.S. truck drivers median wage $48,310 in 2023.
Italy logistics coordinator €35,000 average 2022.
Spain supply chain manager €50,000 median 2023.
Netherlands procurement salary €55,000 average 2023.
Sweden logistics specialist SEK 450,000 yearly 2022.
Poland warehouse worker PLN 50,000 annual average 2023.
Turkey supply chain engineer TRY 300,000 in 2022.
Vietnam logistics salary VND 200 million yearly 2023.
Thailand procurement manager THB 800,000 average 2022.
Indonesia supply chain avg IDR 100 million per year 2023.
Philippines logistics coordinator PHP 400,000 annual 2022.
U.S. purchasing agents median $69,740 in 2023.
Bonus for U.S. supply chain execs averaged 15% of salary in 2023.

Wage and Salary Data Interpretation

While the salaries paint a global picture of respectable compensation, it clearly shows the premium placed on strategic management over operational roles, proving that in supply chain, your paycheck is directly proportional to your proximity to the spreadsheet and distance from the cardboard box.