Supply Chain Management
Overview
Appalachian offers a major in Supply Chain Management to prepare professionals who can contribute to organization success through various aspects of supply chain management – including procurement, sourcing, logistics, manufacturing, distribution and quality management.
With the increasing complexity and globalization of supply chains, the demand for supply chain professionals is growing. Many industries are reporting significant shortages in talent, and this program will prepare you to help fill these economic needs.
Related Career Titles
Cost Analyst
Distribution Manager *
Financial Analyst
Industry Analyst
Industrial Production Manager*
Inventory Manager
Logistics Planner/Manager
Labor Relations Manager
Manufacturing Manager*
Merchandising Manager
Procurement Analyst/Manager*
Purchasing Agent/Manager
Quality Control Manager*
Operations Analyst/Manager*
Plant Manager*
Planning Manager
Sales Manager
Supply Chain Officer/Manager
Transportation Director*
Training Manager*
Sourcing Specialist
Systems Analyst
Warehouse Manager
Wholesale/Retail Buyer
*Additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Skills
Problem solving/Sound decision-making
Active learner
Active listening skills
Critical thinking
Giving advice on business or research
Investigating data to solve problems
Oral & Written communication skills
Reading comprehension
Research
Work independently and on a team
Internship Hosts of AppState Students
BMW Manufacturing
C.H. Robinson
CED Greentek
Commscope
EMC Transportation
FedEx Freight
Lenovo
Linville Golf Club
Lowe’s Companies
Perimiter Global Logistics
Schneider
Shurtape Technologies LLC
Steelcase
Target
Trinity Transport
Employers of AppState Grads
3d Systems Corporation
Amazon
Aon Plc
Baxter International Inc.
C.h. Robinson
Carolina Cabin Rentals
CGI
Cisco
Commscope
Electrolux
Food Lion
Inmar
Lowes Companies, Inc.
Performance Auto
Residential Services, Inc. (rsi)
Reynolds American, Inc.
Samaritans Purse
Social & Scientific Systems
Solutionstart
Strategic Health Care
Univar
Wells Fargo
Whiztech
Xpo Logistics
Preparing for Your Career
•Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
•Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
•Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Supply Chain Management degree is right for me?
•Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office in the Student Union to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
•Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
•Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
•Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook: onetonline.org