5 Ways to Move Up in a Warehouse
Set goals and expectations for yourself as you head into 2023! This article gives us 6 ways to improve your chance of getting a promotion at your workhouse job.?
1. Network at Your Warehouse
Look for opportunities for advancement in your warehouse. Ask your supervisor about the available paths to grow your warehousing career.
Also ask them what path they took to be where they are. A lot of supervisors started as trainers long before they got their current position. Most of them will be willing to help in this regard so don’t be afraid to make it known that you are interested in climbing the ladder.
2. Get Certifications
APICS certifications like CPIM will help you get leadership roles in the supply chain industry.
Your experience combined with these certifications make you a good candidate for higher positions at company headquarters.
This is because they show higher-ups that you are committed to the job and you have an interest in helping the company grow.
3. Apply to a Different Warehouse
If you’ve worked in warehousing for sometime, look into applying for a higher position but at a different warehouse.
You can find out about available positions through networking in industry events or online using websites like LinkedIn and Indeed.
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Spruce up your resume to showcase your skills. For example, present yourself as an expert at your current role. Your experience will add weight when a company considers whether to give you a job.
4. Work at a Larger Warehouse
Small company warehouses don’t have much room for advancement since they have relatively fewer positions.
There’s more competition for talent between larger companies. There’s also more managerial positions in larger warehouses, which increases your chances of getting promoted.
5. Consider Getting Into Supply Chain Consulting
As a supply chain consultant, you will not actually be working directly under a warehouse company. However, it is a good option to consider since consultants earn a lot more than their industry counterparts.
6. Go Back to School
A good post-secondary education can open doors for getting promotions at a warehouse. It will also increase opportunities when looking for jobs in the supply chain industry. A program like Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management is a good start.
Keep these tips in mind to help you hit the ground running next year!?
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