A supply chain career offers extraordinary professional opportunities, including many management opportunities. The rapid growth rate of the supply chain sector is your child's gateway to tremendous opportunity for any level.
Some of the sector's highly-sought-after positions include general manager, operations manager, operations supervisor, inventory supervisor, project manager and customer services manager. In functional and support organizations, there are many openings in human resources, finance/accounting, business development, management of information systems and supply chain design and engineering.
Supply chain management offers many opportunities for personal growth, as well as advancement.
If you and your child are discussing careers, look to the supply chain for a future. The supply chain sector has many hourly and salaried positions available – fork lift operator, customer service representative, material handler, inventory control clerk, receptionist, building maintenance, lead operator, operation assistant, cycle counter, yard driver, human resource specialist, PC support, order picker/filler and security – to name just a few.
Companies partner with select schools to offer on-the-job supply chain opportunities through summer employment, work experience, internships and co-op programs.
Career Pathway Chart – Entry Level: Shipper/Receiver
| Progressive Roles | Average Experience | ||
| From | To | ||
| Shipper/Receiver | 1 year + | ||
| Clerical (Operations) |
3 months | 2 years | |
| Order Filler |
3 months | 3 years | |
| Team Leader Trainee Roles |
2 years | 4 years | |
| Team Leader (Supervisor) | 3 years | 4 years + | |
| Manager Trainee |
3 years | 5 years | |
| Area/Department Manager | 4 years + | 5 years + | |
| Cross-Functional Training Manager | 4 years + | 5 years + | |
| Operations Manager | 5 years + | 6 years + | |
| Site Manager | 7 years | 10 years | |
Shipper/Receiver/Clerical/Order Filler
$8 to $16 per hour, dependent upon education and experience
Supervisory/Management
$35,000 to $80,000 per year, dependent upon education and experience
Click here to view career profiles of many exciting positions in the supply chain.
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