What Is Scm?

What is Supply Chain Management?

Have you ever wondered how it is possible that in many instances you can purchase your favorite product at an incredibly low price? If so, the credit should go to the supply chain managers for a job well done! Supply chain management (SCM) includes coordination of all the activities that take place to get a product in your hands – from the time of raw materials extraction to the minute you pull out your credit card and take the final product home. SCM focuses on planning and forecasting, purchasing, production, transportation, storage and distribution, and keeping track of products as they flow toward you and other consumers.

Career Opportunities and Potential Employers

Businesses realize that being competitive in the 21st century requires leading-edge thinking around supply chain management and logistics. Companies large and small are looking for talented individuals with a strong mix of education, potential, and motivation to manage and lead their global supply chains. You will find SCM career opportunities in a variety of organizations such as manufacturing and production companies, service providers, retailers, transportation companies, third party logistics firms (3PL), government agencies, and consulting firms. The array of companies needing supply chain expertise is nearly endless. Successful firms such as Disney, Hewlett-Packard, Boeing, FedEx, Nike, Nestle, and Best Buy are just a few examples of companies that actively hire SCM graduates.

Job Descriptions First Level Management (0-4 years) Demand Planner/ Analyst Master Production Scheduler Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) SCM Analyst Junior Consultant Middle Level Management (5-10 years) Sourcing Manager Logistics Manager Project Manager Supply Chain Software Manager Director of Operations Director of Transportation Executive Level Management (11+ years) Vice President of Global Logistics

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