Supply chain managers organise the movement of goods and materials from suppliers and manufacturers to customers.
£24,000 - £48,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
Trainee manager positions are open to graduates of most subjects though you may find it useful to do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in subjects like:
You can find out about industry sponsored degree courses in supply chain management from NOVUS.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to apply for a Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, which could lead to an assistant position.
You might also be able to do a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, such as:
You'll usually need:
You could start in a junior role like transport clerk and work your way up through training and promotion.
You can do work-based training courses through The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
You can find more details about careers and training in the supply chain industry through The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.
Depending on which part of the supply chain you're in, day-to-day you may:
You could work in an office or at a client's business.
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