What can I do with a major in supply chain management?
Overview
As a supply chain management (SCM) student, you will learn a set of approaches to efficiently integrate the flow of materials, finances and information from suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and the final customer while developing analytical and critical thinking skills.
For students interested in a global career, SCM roles often offer a quicker path to international travel on the job than most other careers. Additionally, SCM often enables an efficient path to key executive-level opportunities.
Common career paths for supply chain management majors:
Sourcing and procurement
Positions involve the processes of selecting and managing suppliers, locating and agreeing to terms and purchasing goods or services.
Supply chain, demand and inventory planning
This area consists of forward-looking processes of coordinating assets to optimize the delivery of goods, services and information from supplier to customer.
Warehousing and distribution operations
Positions in this area help with planning and managing labor and activities within a distribution center.
Transportation
These positions involve processes related to load planning and shipment optimization route planning.
Tips for supply chain management students
- Further explore your interests using tools such as LinkedIn Learning or Forage.
- Join a student club or organization that will facilitate career exploration.
- Gain experience with as many technologies as possible, such as Tableau, Power BI, R, Python, and Optilogic.
- Develop strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.