Profession

Supply Chain Manager

Optimizer of logistics processes

Fields of activity | Supply Chain Manager

As a supply chain manager, you’ll manage both internal and external production and supply chains for companies. Your work will primarily focus on logistics, from procuring raw materials to delivering finished products.

Your main goal as a supply chain manager is to ensure that the necessary materials are available in the right quality, at the right time. To achieve this, you’ll analyze existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and monitor every step of the supply and production chain to reduce costs and increase efficiency.


Personal requirements | Supply Chain Manager

  • Enthusiasm for logistics and process optimization
  • Analytical skills
  • Numerical reasoning
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Negotiation and communication skills

Path to the profession | Supply Chain Manager

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Potential jobs | Supply Chain Manager

As a supply chain manager, you’ll primarily work in an office, planning and monitoring logistics processes. You can find employment with manufacturing and trading companies across all sectors. Industries that depend heavily on deliveries — such as the automotive, healthcare, retail, and food sectors — also offer promising job opportunities. In addition, you could pursue a career with transport and logistics companies.