Do I need a supply chain management degree to be a supply chain manager?
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Do I need a supply chain management degree to be a supply chain manager?
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, supply chain managers and other logistician positions require minimally an associate's degree but more complicated positions may require a bachelor's degree. The bachelor's degree can be in business, systems engineering, or supply chain management, dependent on the scope and scale of the position.
Additionally, supply chain managers must have strong skills in communications, critical thinking, customer services, organization, and problem solving. Supply chain managers can seek a voluntary certification credential from professional associations, such as the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), which offers multiple supply chain management certifications based on the type of logistics work performed.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, supply chain managers earned a median salary of $74,750 in 2019 and had a job outlook that will increase by 4 percent between 2018 and 2028.
For more information about supply chain management positions, check out this article: Supply Chain Management Job Description
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