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.
AZ Retail Careers
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety.
Supply Chain Managers
Average
$95,680
ANNUAL
$46.00
HOURLY
Entry Level
$59,970
ANNUAL
$28.83
HOURLY
Mid Level
$86,690
ANNUAL
$41.68
HOURLY
Expert Level
$150,660
ANNUAL
$72.44
HOURLY
Supply Chain Managers
3,330
Projected job openings through 2032
Supply Chain Managers
Supporting Programs
Supply Chain Managers
Supply Chain Managers
01
Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
02
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
03
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
04
Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
05
Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
06
Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
07
Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
08
Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
09
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
10
Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
Supply Chain Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
Transportation, Logistics & Distribution
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