Stores/ warehouse- which industries?

cantdecide

I've worked for over a decade in various stores type roles from forklift driving to hospital inventory (abroad) to working in procurement in our family business (construction based), although I have no formal qualifications at this stage. I've been doing some part time for the family business since last year but it's drying up. I'm based in Cork.

My personal life has been all over the place for various reasons for the last couple of years and I felt as if I may want to try working abroad. However, I have decided that my preference is to stay in Ireland and try to put down some roots although I'd consider opportunities abroad. I'd like to get into some kind of permanent position to allow me to move toward eventually buying a house and I would also like to study part time. I have been looking at Supply Chain Management, for example.

Looking at my CV, I have lots of supply chain experience so it seems like the most direct way of getting back to a more sustainable job. I just want to know if anyone could advise me as to how to get into different industries at this level. Such as pharma or electronics. I've been thinking about giving the supermarkets a look.

I'd consider any industry, I just need general suggestions, tips, help or advice

cantdecide

No one have any advice or suggestions on this??

cantdecide

Can no one give me any practical advice as to how to get into stores/ warehousing in their industry?

robot7080

Hi,

I've recently done an MSc in SCM on a part-time basis through a crowd called National Institute of Transport and Logistics. The course is very good and flexible and they also run modules in Cork and, I'm not sure what your work situation is but I know they allow some people in for free if they are unemployed - otherwise it will cost about €11k (although you can pay as you go).

I think you might find it hard to get into any of the big multi-nationals in a supply chain function without getting educated in it first, or at least getting through a good chunk of the course.

To me, it seems like a very worthwhile course to do and I have little doubt that many jobs will continue to stem from it as more and more companies setup HQ in Ireland. I was fortunate enough to get a good job out of it anyway prior to finishing the course. I hope this is some help to you!

cantdecide

robot7080 wrote: »

I've recently done an MSc in SCM on a part-time basis through a crowd called National Institute of Transport and Logistics. The course is very good and flexible and they also run modules in Cork

I looked into their course and it had actually been my intention to start with them in Autumn gone but the financials were out of reach. It's definitely something I want to work toward. I've worked in various areas with SC and never disliked it. It's a logical step for me and since it's not industry specific, I think you would be pretty employable going into the future.

robot7080 wrote: »

I'm not sure what your work situation is but I know they allow some people in for free if they are unemployed - otherwise it will cost about €11k (although you can pay as you go).

I'm gone from part time casual to virtually unemployed so I'm still at the beginning of my job hunt.

robot7080 wrote: »

I think you might find it hard to get into any of the big multi-nationals in a supply chain function without getting educated in it first, or at least getting through a good chunk of the course.

I know well that I have grunt work ahead and I don't mind at all. I've done it before and I have no problem doing it again. Ideally, to end up doing stores work in an industry that would allow me to move across or up would be great. The experience would stand to me then, rather than working in a call centre or similar. There's a ton of pharma in Cork and if I could get in at ground level while I study, it would be an ideal situation.

robot7080 wrote: »

To me, it seems like a very worthwhile course to do and I have little doubt that many jobs will continue to stem from it as more and more companies setup HQ in Ireland. I was fortunate enough to get a good job out of it anyway prior to finishing the course. I hope this is some help to you!

You're living the dream, man!!

Can I ask what industry you are in?

donkey balls

Spring board had a course in logistics & distribution I don't know if they still do it but it is free if you are unemployed.

cantdecide

donkey balls wrote: »

Spring board had a course in logistics & distribution I don't know if they still do it but it is free if you are unemployed.

Thanks. I'll have a look into it