What is a supply chain design manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a supply chain design manager

1. Explore supply chain design manager education requirements

   Most common supply chain design manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.3 %

   Master's

   32.1 %

   Associate

   3.6 %

2. Start to develop specific supply chain design manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Supply Chain	46.79%
   Logistics	29.57%
   Sigma	17.09%
   KPI	3.62%
   Business Cases	1.49%

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3. Complete relevant supply chain design manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New supply chain design managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a supply chain design manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real supply chain design manager resumes.

4. Research supply chain design manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage mechanical design, product definition and configuration management groups.
   • Pilot software implementation by establishing requirements, creating strategy, and defining implementation plan; manage integration with ERP system.
   • Monitor & challenge the delivery KPI's and productivity data.
   • Company utilize latest design processes and materials.

5. Apply for supply chain design manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a supply chain design manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams