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

Places to Seek Employment

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

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