Job Outlook for Certified Supply Chain Professional
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects demand for Logisticians (those who manage supply chains) to grow by around 4% between now and 2029. The BLS notes that supply chain professionals who can use technology to manage complex supply chains have particularly bright career prospects in the future.
- According to PayScale.com, supply chain specialists earn $59,250 per year, on average. Salaries for early-career supply chain professionals range between $39,000-75,000 per year, with an average of $56,339 within the first three years of their careers.
Course Objectives
- Supply Chain Management and Operations
- Purchasing and Supplier Management
- Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
- Inventory and Demand Forecasting
- Resource Planning Systems
- Process Management and Six Sigma in the Supply Chain
- Customer Relationship Management
- Globalization
- Passing the certification test will improve hiring potential, likely increase salary, and add professional value and marketability
Prerequisites and Requirements
There are no specific prerequisites for this course.
Exam Eligibility requirements for CSCP:
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- 3 years of related business experience or
- Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*, or
- CPIM, CLTD or CSCP, CTL, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations
Curriculum
- Introduction to Supply Chain Management
- Purchasing Management
III. Creating and Managing Supplier Relationships
- Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing
- Demand Forecasting
- Purchasing Management
VII. Inventory Management
VIII. Process Management – Lean and Six Sigma
- Domestic U.S. and Global Logistics
- Customer Relationship Management
- Global Location Decisions
XII. Service Response Logistics
XIII. Supply Chain Process Integration
XIV. Performance Measurements
- Your Career Roadmap (optional)
Certified Supply Chain Professional FAQs
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF A CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL?
Supply chain professionals may work anywhere along the supply “chain” that links production, distribution and delivery of commodities, goods and products. This may include purchasing and procurement, fabrication and manufacturing, transportation and warehousing or final delivery to stores and individual consumers. Supply chain managers oversee one or more aspects of these chains.
IS CERTIFICATION IMPORTANT FOR SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS?
Certifications such as the CSCP ensure that you have learned end-to-end supply chain operations. As supply chains become more integrated and complex, the CSCP signals to employers, team members and clients that you have knowledge of each step in the logistical supply chain. Certification also sets you apart as a serious professional who has completed a challenging program of study for your own development.
HOW HAS COVID-19 IMPACTED SUPPLY CHAIN JOBS?
Experts agree that the Coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented stress on global supply chains. The Harvard Business Review noted that the companies who have successfully adapted to new supply chain realities have combined technology with leading-edge skills to map, view and manage their supply chains for quick response to disruptions. This trend toward real-time supply chain management indicates a demand for well-trained, highly skilled supply chain professionals.
Instructor
Wayne Durr
Wayne Durr is a global supply chain manager with over 30 years of supply chain experience with the US Army, the US Government, Fortune 500 companies, and startups. In his tenure as a supply chain professional, he has held the titles strategic buyer, senior demand forecaster, and ISO 9001 auditor, amongst others. Wayne has a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) (ABD), an MBA in supply chain and operations, and Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
