Supply Chain Management

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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.

Supply Chain Management Department website

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

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Employment Strategies

1. Obtain experience through an internship or other relevant part-time or summer work.
2. Develop strong analytic skills and interpersonal communication skills.
3. Conduct informational discussions with individuals from industry. The Alumni Directories in the BCS provide a great place to start.
4. Explore various professional designations and licenses relevant to SCM career paths.
5. Join a student organization such as the Supply Chain Management Club to gain insight into supply chain industries.

Job and Internship Search Resources

• Supply Chain Job Board - Resource that connects great companies with great talent
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Information on career opportunities and educational programs
• Institute for Supply Management - Information on the profession, as well as educational and certification programs offered by the organization
• Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum - Resource focused on advancing the theory and practice of excellence in global supply chain management