Transportation, Logistics & Distribution

Supply Chain Managers

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety.

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Salary Breakdown

Supply Chain Managers

Average

$95,400

ANNUAL

$45.87

HOURLY

Entry Level

$60,180

ANNUAL

$28.93

HOURLY

Mid Level

$90,460

ANNUAL

$43.49

HOURLY

Expert Level

$131,070

ANNUAL

$63.01

HOURLY

Projected Jobs

Supply Chain Managers

2,500

Projected job openings through 2030

Sample Career Roadmap

Supply Chain Managers

Supporting Programs

Supply Chain Managers

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A.A. in Business
Bethel University-Mishawaka
 Associates Degree    In Person
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A.A. in Business Management
Bethel University-Mishawaka
 Associates Degree    In Person
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A.A. in Management
Northwood University
 Associates Degree    In Person
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A.A./A.S. in Business
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
 Associates Degree    In Person
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A.A./A.S. in Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University
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A.A./A.S. in Business Administration
Indiana Wesleyan University - Marion
 Associates Degree    In Person
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Top Expected Tasks

Supply Chain Managers

01

Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.

02

Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.

03

Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.

04

Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.

05

Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.

06

Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.

07

Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.

08

Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.

09

Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.

10

Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Supply Chain Managers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

KNOWLEDGE

Administration and Management

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Economics and Accounting

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Expression

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

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About This Career Path

Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.

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Also Known As

  • Automated logistical specialist
  • Logistics analyst
  • Logistics management specialist
  • Supply chain associate
  • Supply chain manager
  • Fire logistics dispatcher
  • Logistics associate
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Supply chain director
  • Supply chain operations engineer
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