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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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit83.69%
  2. Self-employed4.51%
  3. Private, not for profit4.35%
  4. State and local government4.27%
  5. Federal government2.88%
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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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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$61,630
$140,560
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 66%
  • Master's degree 19%
  • Post baccalaureate 9%
  • Associate's degree 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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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