Supply Chain Manager

Supply chain managers play a major role in the manufacturing process. From the time a company begins the new product development process to the time the finished product is shipped, supply chain managers, or SCMs, impact their companies by lending their expertise to developing strategies to increase safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Supply chain managers must be able to analyze data and processes, find creative solutions, generate reports and present findings to upper management and other departments, communicate with external suppliers and buyers, comprehend legal documents, and developing lasting relationships with others. They must be proactive problem solvers with a desire to collaborate with others.

Supply chain managers are pivotal players in the logistics planning process. They help companies identify problems as they develop, manufacture, store, and ship products. They must be able to create strategies by analyzing information and processes and present their findings.

The voice of the supply chain manager impacts all aspects of the manufacturing process. Candidates should be strong communicators who love to collaborate with others.

Supply chain management requires an understanding of accounting, legal documents, and to build lasting relationships as they increase efficiency and focus on warehouse optimization.

Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities:

• Assist logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment and delivery, and returns on products.
• Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.
• Build relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers or distributors.
• Read and comprehend legal documents, such as contracts or import/export agreements.
• Understanding of principles of accounting and finance.
• Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds in order to identify problems and find solutions.

Supply Chain Manager Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in business management, supply chain management, or related field.
• May require experience in a related field.
• Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items.
• Understanding of accounting or finance.
• Must be able to comprehend legal documents.
• Strong communication skills and the desire to build lasting relationships with people all over the world.