Supply Chain Managers

A supply chain manager coordinates the production, distribution, and consumption of a company's goods and services from the time a raw material is ordered until the customer receives and uses the final product.

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ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER CAREERS

The role of supply chain managers is growing in our increasingly globalised society. You may credit these managers for quick order delivery, decreased shipping costs, and maintaining a continuous supply of your favourite products. Supply chain managers control the entire process of getting things to your door, from raw materials to completed goods. Accurate planning and forecasting assists them in ensuring an adequate supply of supplies to keep the manufacturing process going smoothly. These managers must be aware of any changes that may influence the supply chain, such as ingredient availability, shipping disruptions, plant closures, or raw material shortages. In any case, they are responsible for minimising delays and keeping prices down while maintaining product quality. Maintaining positive relationships allows them to better integrate their work with areas such as sales, marketing, and finance. While some supply chain managers travel to supervise day-to-day operations in warehouses and terminals, others stay close to the office to develop demand predictions and troubleshoot customer difficulties. Regardless of concentration, most people work 40 hours or more each week. A bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a comparable discipline, as well as five or more years of experience, is often required to enter the sector.

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Characteristics

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Level of responsibilities
Critical decision making
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Physical demands
Exposure to job hazards
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Comfort of the work setting
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Communication with others
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Activities

Analyzing Data or Information Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Developing and Building Teams Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More

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