What are the career prospects in the field of Supply Chain Management?

I have 3 plus years of work experience in IT field. I want to make a career shift.

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Manmeet Kaur | Guide-Level 12

2013-12-17 12:11:49

Hi,
* Job Prospects :
Supply chain management is proving to be more appealing to people beginning their careers or looking for a change.
Supply chain managers can focus on designing, auditing, researching, analyzing, budgeting, forecasting, buying or planning functions.
However, the increasing ease of doing business online is having an impact on the supply management profession as markets take on a global scope.
Supply managers may be asked to find and evaluate international sources of supply and to integrate and coordinate requirements across the globe, so you may be expected to bring cultural understanding and language skills to your

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Shivangi Gupta | Contributor-Level 9

2013-12-31 11:13:37

Hi,
-> There is good scope in Supply chain management field. It is a good option for students who are looking for a change.
The increasing ease of doing business online is having an impact on the supply management profession as markets take on a global scope.
Supply chain managers evaluate international sources of supply. They integrate and coordinate requirements across the globe, so one may be expected to bring cultural understanding and language skills.
-> As far as salary is concerned, it depends on various parameters such as size of the organization, profile, qualification, experience, etc.
To give you a brief idea, in India, the

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VineetaKumari Gupta

2013-12-17 12:52:53

As per US statistics, A Master in Supply and Chain Management can fetch around $80,000 per annum. It offers lot of opportunities and one of the booming market in India.
I am Currently pursing MBA in Supply & Chaim Management from IMT - CDL Ghaziabad and working with a logistic company. So after the completion of the course I'll have relevant experience in the same field.
Its really easy and offers me flexibility to work and stusy.

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shaban | Guide-Level 11

2013-12-17 11:43:04

Hi,
If you mean MBA in supply chain management then it is a good course to pursue and it offers good career prospects and excellent growth opportunities.
There is a high demand for supply chain managers in almost all sizes and kinds of organizations.
Management graduates start their career as Management Trainee, Supervisors and Analysts. When one starts gaining managerial experience, he/she can move to superior level with much more responsibilities and higher salary.
After completing MBA in supply chain management you may make your career in any of the following fields:
- Shipping Companies.
- Packaging Companies.
- Construction Firms.
- Ret

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