Do you have a degree and experience in logistics, including purchasing, inventory, and transportation? Supply chain management jobs cover all aspects of this field, from procurement to distribution. Positions at the managerial level may include Purchasing Supervisor, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Operations Manager, Inventory Analyst, Director of Commodity Management, or Supply Chain Manager. Although each of these focuses on a different aspect of the logistics process, an individual’s background needs to include education and extensive experience in the field.

Education is necessary for supply chain management jobs, and although associate’s degrees are offered, employers prefer an applicant to have a bachelor’s in supply chain management, business, or engineering. Coursework covers all aspects of logistics and likely involves an internship for entry-level experience.

Supply chain management jobs fall in one of two fields: operations or planning. The former focuses more on doing, and the latter on analyzing and strategizing. Manufacturers, retailers, third-party logistics (3PL), and distributors all have needs for supply chain managers, and planning, purchasing, production, transportation, storage, distribution, and customer service are skills needed for every work environment. If a supply chain manager has a consulting role, he or she is required to find ways to control expenses, boost sales, increase profits, and create effective management and transportation strategies.

9.5 percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product is logistics, and $1.3 trillion is spent yearly on transportation, inventory, and logistics. As a growing and necessary field, supply chain management offers many opportunities for advanced careers. Managerial roles in the field require five to 10 years of experience, including leadership roles, computer skills, and a degree in supply chain management or a similar field.

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