Supply chain manager, Job profiles, National Careers Service

Supply chain manager. BETA Try an improved version of this page. More about how to get into this career We've included current opportunities to help you with your next steps Try it out. Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers. 1. Entry requirements. There are no set requirements, but it’s common to have a qualification in a relevant subject like: logistics international transport supply chain management transport management geography You could also start in a more junior role like transport clerk and work your way up. Skills for Logistics and the The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) have more information about careers in supply chain management. 2. Skills required. planning and organisational skills the ability to motivate and lead a team spoken and written communication skills problem-solving and maths skills good geographical knowledge If your employer operates overseas it may be useful to speak a foreign language. 3. What you'll do. Supply chains are made up of different operations, from forecasting trends and buying through to transport and distribution. Depending on which part of the supply chain you're in, your day-to-day tasks may include: working with procurement managers and buyers to select products that are in demand and will sell negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers planning the best way to get goods from suppliers to distribution centres and retailers tracking shipments and stock levels using computer software working with retailers to make sure they receive their goods on time and in the right condition looking at ways to improve supply chain networks monitoring overall performance to make sure targets are met preparing forecasts and inventories recruiting, training and managing a team of supply chain staff. You might also be involved in brand and marketing planning. Starter: £20,000 to £25,000. Experienced: £25,000 and £45,000. Highly Experienced: Up to £60,000. These figures are a guide. 5. Working hours, patterns and environment. You’ll usually work 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. You may work evenings and weekends on a rota basis, or be available on-call to deal with emergencies. Some companies run 24-hour operations involving shift work. You’ll usually be office-based but would travel to meet clients. This could include travel overseas. 6. Career path and progression. Related careers. You may be interested in: Last updated: 13 September 2018. Elsewhere on the web. Want to speak to an adviser? Call 0800 100 900. 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Webchat is currently unavailable - we apologise for any inconvenience caused. About us Contact us Privacy and cookies Terms and conditions Built by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated.