I am about to graduate with an undergraduate degree in finance and I
am attempting to find a job within the
transportation/logistics/distribution industry.  Essentially, I am
seeking an analyst position that will allow me to coordinate the
structure of supply chain management.  Since I have no direct
experience in this category, I anticipate applying for entry level
jobs that will eventually allow me to progress into this type of role.
 However, I have encountered difficulty in finding a reliable source
for information on the "standard" career paths within this industry. 
Given the goal, where should I start? Relocation, starting salary,
etc. are not significant issues, only the educational content of the
job types and anticipated promotions/lateral movements given success. 
Any information that will assist in tailoring that path to
international supply lines (with a focus on China) would be a bonus.

I will pay an additional tip for every informational lead that proves
useful along the lines of the lindstrom-ga model :)

Have you considered KBR (the Halliburton subsidiary) in Iraq? They
have hundreds of logistics/supply chain positions posted on their
website. You'll probably get a higher-level position there than
anythign entry-level in the States. At the same time, you'll get great
on-the-ground experience dealing with pretty hectic logistics
operations. The money is nice too... good pay, no taxes, no living
expenses.

financeeco-ga, 

I admit I had not considered this route, and although I am somewhat
hesitant about being dropped into an effective war zone without
knowledge of local culture, I will further investigate the possibility
of working with companies with this type of government contract.  I
will contact KBR directly to make some preliminary inquiries, but do
you have any thoughts on how working in this type of situation would
transfer into a future career path? It seems that you have some
personal experience.  Thank you for your thoughts!

Aidan,
  I was searching online for sites with the key words "entry level
supply chain job China".... and came across your post.  I am actually
finding myself in the exact same position as you!  As I was reading
your post, I was almost suprised that I hadn't written it and just
forgotten about it.  Anyway, I would love to talk at some point, as it
might be nice to help eachother out!  I just graduated with a degree
in int'l bus., transportation & logistics, and Chinese.  I spent 3
months in China last year studying, and would love to get back there
for a job... but am finding a lack of business experience making it
quite hard.  Like you I also have had trouble finding good advice and
guidance.  Feel free to email me at Ashley44022@aol.com - I probably
won't check a response on this site.  Good luck, Ashley