Careers in Supply Chain and Operations

Transition to a career in supply chain management, operations, logistics, or procurement. Explore the jobs, skills, and networking opportunities in this lucrative and diverse field.

Introduction

• Why supply chain careers are hot
• What you should know

1. Getting into Supply Chain Management

• Supply chain management basics
• Setting career goals
• Transition into supply chain management

2. Traditional Supply Chain Careers

• Careers in retail
• Careers in distribution and logistics
• Inventory forecasting and management
• Sourcing, purchasing, and procurement
• Manufacturing operations
• Supply chain engineers
• Program and project management
• Exercise: Create a job list

3. More Supply Chain Careers

• Supply chain information technology
• Material handling and robotics
• Supply chain innovators
• Executives and other professionals
• Analysts, journalists, and educators
• Exercise: Add to your list

4. Getting a Job

• Finding supply chain jobs
• Build your supply chain skills
• Start or buy a supply chain business
• Project: Build a career roadmap
• Join a professional association
• Build a development dashboard
• Project: Create a development dashboard

Conclusion

• Supply chain career tips