Supply Chain Managers
General Information
Description
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
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People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit83.69%
- Self-employed4.51%
- Private, not for profit4.35%
- State and local government4.27%
- Federal government2.88%
Industry areas
- Business Management & Administration
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$98,560
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$111,425
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 66%
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Master's degree 19%
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Post baccalaureate 9%
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Associate's degree 4%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
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Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Transportation
- Customer and Personal Service
- Production and Processing
- English Language
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