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. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
30 alternate job titles:
Auto Parts Manager (Automotive Parts Manager)
Demand Planning Manager
Global Supply Chain Director
Global Supply Chain Manager
Inventory Control Supervisor
Inventory Manager
Logistics Supervisor
Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager
Material Requirements Planning Manager
Materials Manager
Materials Planner
Parts Manager
Replenishment Manager
Solution Design and Analysis Manager
Supply Chain Analytics Manager
Supply Chain Design Manager
Supply Chain Development Manager
Supply Chain Director
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
Supply Chain Management Director
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Operations Director
Supply Chain Operations Manager
Supply Chain Planning Manager
Supply Chain Procurement Manager
Supply Chain Product Manager
Supply Chain Program Manager
Supply Chain Project Manager
Supply Chain Strategy Manager
Supply Chain Systems Manager
Salary Information
Supply Chain Managers: $102,010 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Implement transportation changes to reduce environmental impact. | General |
| Document organizational or operational procedures. | General |
| Negotiate contracts for transportation, distribution, or logistics services. | General |
| Implement organizational process or policy changes. | General |
| Confer with organizational members to accomplish work activities. | General |
| Identify opportunities for green initiatives. | General |
| Estimate labor requirements. | General |
| Estimate cost or material requirements. | General |
| Coordinate with external parties to exchange information. | Management |
| Manage operations, research, or logistics projects. | Management |
| Manage inventories of products or organizational resources. | Management |
| Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to inform operational decisions or activities. | Analysis |
| Analyze data to assess operational or project effectiveness. | Analysis |
| Evaluate environmental impact of operational or development activities. | Analysis |
| Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Analysis |
| Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources. | Analysis |
| Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures. | Development |
| Develop organizational goals or objectives. | Development |
| Develop organizational methods or procedures. | Development |
| Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices. | Development |
| Monitor performance of organizational members or partners. | Maintenance |
| Monitor external affairs or events affecting business operations. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Inventory management systems | Inventory management software |
| Adexa Supply Chain Planning | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Advanced business application programming ABAP | Object or component oriented development software |
| Aldata Warehouse Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| CDC Supply Chain | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Dex Warehouse | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Epicor SRM | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Epicor WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| HighJump Software Supply Chain Advantage | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| HighJump Warehouse Advantage | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| IBM ILOG Inventory Analyst | Inventory management software |
| IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| IBS MRP | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| IBS Supply Chain Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| IFS Applications for Supply Chain Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Infor Lawson Supply Chain Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Infor SCM | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| JDA Master Planning | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Lawson S3 Supply Chain Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Manhattan Scale | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Manhattan Supply Chain Process Platform | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Master scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Microsoft Dynamics AX | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle Hyperion | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Inventory | Inventory management software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle e-Business Suite Supply Chain Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Purchasing software | Procurement software |
| QAD Adaptive ERP | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Red Prarie Warehouse Management | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| SAP APO | Analytical or scientific software |
| SAP SCM | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| SAP business and customer relations management software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Simulation and modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Swisslog WarehouseManager | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| i2 Collaborative Supply Execution | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| i2 Intelligence | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| i2 Supply Chain Visibility | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Environmental and Safety Logistics Officer | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Materials & Resource Professional | Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Operations Executive | Next Level Purchasing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Operations Manager | Next Level Purchasing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Operations Professional | Next Level Purchasing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Operations Specialist | Next Level Purchasing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Public Buyer | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant | American Purchasing Society | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Purchasing Manager | American Purchasing Society | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity | Institute for Supply Management | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Supply Management | Institute for Supply Management | Not Available |
| Certified Purchasing Professional | American Purchasing Society | Not Available |
| Certified Supply Chain Professional | Association for Supply Chain Management | Not Available |
| Certified in Production and Inventory Management | Association for Supply Chain Management | Not Available |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Functional Consultant Associate | Microsoft Corporation | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Ariba Contracts | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP CPQ Implementation | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Commissions Implementation | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud (public) Implementation with SAP Activate | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement (w/o Inventory Management) | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement - Upskilling for ERP Experts | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - Supplier Relationship Management 7.2 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP Solution Manager, Mandatory and Managed System Configuration (7.2 SPS10) | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SCPro Level One: Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management | Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals | Not Available |
| SCPro Level Three: Initiation of Supply Chain Transformation | Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals | Not Available |
| SCPro Level Two: Analysis and Application of Supply Chain Challenges | Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals | Not Available |
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