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Supply Chain Managers, also Logisticians, have a very positive and expanding job outlook for the next several years, according to a recent survey from Software Advice. Their study covered job listings for this position from 200 various firms and industries and found these major companies are seeking articulate, detailed-oriented, intelligent candidates to oversee their global supply chains.
Candidate Characteristics
There were three major key areas that the surveyed firms are seeking in Supply Chain Manager candidates.
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Years of Experience
Employers are looking for individuals with at least 4‒7 years of experience. As the graph below illustrates, less than 10 percent of postings mentioned 1‒3 years of experience.
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Well-Educated
Many of the job listings in the survey require a Bachelor’s Degree or higher as well as advanced software skills. Employers are looking for those who majored in supply chain management or business during their undergraduate or graduate studies. In addition, the position requires specific knowledge of particular software packages, as shown in the chart below.
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Certification
Over one-third of the job listings analyzed listed field certifications as an aspect for potential candidates. American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and Institute for Supply Management (ISM) were two certifications listed specifically in many of the postings.
Supply Chain Managers must contain a unique set of skills, as discussed above. These three key areas are not the only candidate attributes that the studied firms are looking for. Individuals currently in these positions or looking to transition into the sector should also possess excellent communication skills, work well with all people, and be willing to travel.
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