Supply Chain Management

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.

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

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

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

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

•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