Plan and track the movement of goods from suppliers, ports and warehouses to customers. Logistics officers work for importers, distributors, manufacturers, shipping lines and freight forwarders, balancing cost, speed and stock levels.
Salary Breakdown
Entry-level logistics officer or coordinator tracking shipments, preparing documents and supporting warehouse operations. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,600,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $1,600,000 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$48,000 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$32,000 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$34,920 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$0 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $1,485,080 JMD
Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
Career Path Roadmap
- 1
Complete CSEC & CAPE
Mathematics, English A, Principles of Business and Geography are useful. CAPE Management of Business helps for degree entry.
Secondary school - 2
Study Logistics
Complete an associate or bachelor's degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Caribbean Maritime University or UTech.
2 - 4 years - 3
Start as Logistics Officer
Join an importer, distributor, freight forwarder or port company and learn shipping documents, Incoterms and customs processes.
1 - 3 years - 4
Get Professional Certification
Add CILT or CSCMP/APICS certifications to stand out for senior roles.
6 months - 1 year - 5
Become Logistics Manager
Lead distribution for a large company or regional logistics operation.
3 - 5 years
Required Education
- CSEC Mathematics, English A and Principles of Business
- Associate or BSc in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Professional logistics certification (advantage)
Common Local Certifications
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) certifications
- APICS / ASCM supply chain certifications
- Caribbean Maritime University logistics programmes
Where to Train
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
- University of the West Indies, Mona
- HEART/NSTA Trust