Supply Chain Management

As a supply chain management major, you will learn a set of skills that will allow you to effectively streamline the flow of materials, finances and information for a company. Your training in the supply chain management program will make you a competitive candidate for increasingly important positions in organizations everywhere.

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Sample of Related Skills

• Analyze the manufacturing operations of a firm  
• Apply sales and operations planning, MRP and lean manufacturing concepts  
• Demonstrate knowledge of the functions of logistics and supply chain management  
• Produce examples of effective supply chain management and logistics implementation  
• Assess the effectiveness of logistics and materials management throughout the global supply chain  

Popular Career Paths

The following are some areas of employment for supply chain management majors (actual job titles can vary, e.g., Agent, Analyst, Assistant, Specialist, or Manager): 

Supplier Relations Management 

Contracts Management and Pricing 

Procurement and Supply Management 

Materials Planning 

Inventory Management  

Logistics Management 

Transportation Carrier Management  

Demand Forecasting 

Consulting in SCM 

Export/Import Operations and Management 

Consumer Services Management 

Warehouse Operations and Management 

Distribution Management 

Jobs to Consider

• Logistics Analyst 
• Material Planning Manager  
• Inventory Control Administrator 
• Operations Analyst 
• Procurement Manager 
• Purchasing Specialist 
• Supply Chain Business Analyst 

Places to Seek Employment

• Manufacturing Companies 
• Government Agencies 
• Retail Stores 
• Educational Institutions 

Explore More Career Resources

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Information on career opportunities and educational programs