Tasks and processes in supply chain management:
Buying and selling, continuous improvement, contract negotiations, cost reduction, customer relations, customer satisfaction and service, data analysis, data mining, database management, decision making, demand planning, distribution management, forecasting, inventory control, lean management, logistics planning, management information systems, materials planning, operations, performance improvements, procurement, production and costs, profit and loss, project management, purchasing, retail, route management, Six sigma certification, strategic management and planning, supply chain optimization, transportation, warehouse management and experience with wholesales.
Forecasting and planning:
- Expeditor
- Materials planner
- Production planner
- Master scheduler
Inventory management:
- Expeditor
- Inventory planner
- Inventory manager
Logistics:
- Logistics analyst
- Logistics coordinator
- Logistics manager
- Logistics specialist
Operations:
- Operations manager
- Manufacturing manager
- Production manager
Procurement and purchasing:
- Buyer
- Purchasing manager
- Procurement manager
- Category manager
Supply chain:
- Supply chain analyst
- Supply chain coordinator
- Supply chain manager
Transport:
- Transport coordinator
- Transport scheduler and planner
- Transport manager
Warehouse and distribution:
- Shift manager
- Warehouse supervisor or manager
- Business development manager
- Distribution manager
Business Externship opportunities
The Business Externship Program provides career exploration opportunities that connect students in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business with mentors, many of whom are WMU alumni. Current supply chain management externship opportunities include AGCO, John Deere, Navistar, Stryker and many more. Learn more about the program.
