Supply Chain Managers

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.

Key Competencies * Leadership * Attention to Detail * Integrity * Cooperation * Analytical Thinking * Dependability * Initiative * Stress Tolerance * Adaptability/Flexibility * Persistence

Representative Tasks * Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials. * Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving. * Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.

Industry

Professional Scientific & Technical Services, Government,

Job Family Management

Sample Job Titles Demand Planning Manager, Global Consumer Sector Vice President, Global Supply Chain Director, Global Supply Chain Vice President, Material Requirements Planning Manager, Materials Manager, Materials Planner, Solution Design and Analysis Manager, Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Design Manager, Supply Chain Development Manager, Supply Chain Director, Supply Chain Generalist, Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain Operations Manager, Supply Chain Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Program Manager, Supply Chain Systems Manager, Supply Chain Vice President, Supply Planner.