How to hire a supply chain project manager

How to hire a supply chain project manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step supply chain project manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a supply chain project manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new supply chain project manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The supply chain project manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A supply chain project manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, supply chain project managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents supply chain project manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Supply Chain Project Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Supply Chain Project Manager		$33-62
   Director, Procurement	The responsibilities of a procurement director revolve around ensuring the efficient and smooth flow of supplies within the company, developing procurement strategies for optimal services and operations, assessing risks, and overseeing the implementation of new policies and regulations in the company. It is essential to coordinate with analysts to identify areas with potential opportunities or those needing improvements... Show more	$47-95
   Procurement Officer	A procurement officer is primarily in charge of overseeing the procurement of supplies and equipment for an organization, prioritizing cost-efficiency and quality. It is their duty to manage the company's supply inventory, compile and analyze procurement requests, develop purchase plans, handle purchase procedures, and maintain records of all transactions, producing reports regularly... Show more	$25-48

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Supply Chain
   • Project Management
   • Supply Chain Planning
   • Logistics
   • ERP
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Chain Management
   • Process Improvement
   • Lean Six Sigma
   • Chain Operations
   • Sigma
   • Project Scope
   • Business Process
   • KPIs

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the introduction and withdrawal of all raw materials and finish products to different ERP systems (Oracle/SAP).
   • Lead numerous analyses and projects from business specifications to practical implementation to optimize the reverse logistics processes and network in Europe.
   • Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards.
   • Integrate logistics solutions for clients optimizing production, warehouse, distribution, and inventory management.
   • Serve as technical coordinator of PeopleSoft HR/Payroll to ADP project.
   • Support ERP functionality and provide global leadership to a disperse cross-functional team.

   More supply chain project manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the supply chain project manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. A supply chain project manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a supply chain project manager in North Carolina may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level supply chain project manager. Additionally, a supply chain project manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average supply chain project manager salary

   $95,298yearly

   $45.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level supply chain project manager salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average supply chain project manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$140,316	$67
   2	Massachusetts	$104,897	$50
   3	Washington	$103,824	$50
   4	Michigan	$96,752	$47
   5	Texas	$96,373	$46
   6	Ohio	$96,023	$46
   7	Georgia	$95,127	$46
   8	Maryland	$94,831	$46
   9	New York	$92,382	$44
   10	Illinois	$91,252	$44
   11	Florida	$89,971	$43
   12	Minnesota	$89,378	$43
   13	Indiana	$85,376	$41
   14	Colorado	$84,864	$41
   15	Wisconsin	$80,625	$39
   16	Tennessee	$80,408	$39
   17	Missouri	$78,278	$38

   Average supply chain project manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$141,554	$68.05	25
   2	Cirrus Aircraft	$126,409	$60.77	1
   3	Cisco	$119,501	$57.45	9
   4	HP	$119,331	$57.37	8
   5	Applied Materials	$116,933	$56.22	8
   6	Lumileds	$115,477	$55.52
   7	PepsiCo	$109,513	$52.65	6
   8	Walmart	$108,425	$52.13	42
   9	Stryker	$107,894	$51.87	21
   10	General Electric	$107,739	$51.80	27
   11	Philips Medical Systems	$106,712	$51.30
   12	Amazon	$105,823	$50.88	336
   13	Bayer	$102,639	$49.35	2
   14	Baker Hughes	$102,424	$49.24	13
   15	Rose Hills Mortuary	$100,637	$48.38
   16	Berry Global	$100,433	$48.29
   17	Swagelok Company	$100,248	$48.20	3
   18	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$100,146	$48.15
   19	Verint	$99,936	$48.05
   20	Medtronic	$99,432	$47.80	16

4. Writing a supply chain project manager job description

   A supply chain project manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a supply chain project manager job description:

   Supply chain project manager job description example

   The Project Manager I - Systems and Processes is responsible for managing the project launch activities by ensuring successful progression of both internal and external customer milestones within product launch for specified transmission programs for logistics. The Position is responsible for pre-series parts supply and pre-series transmission deliveries to the customer while managing many cross functions within the whole logistics department. Leads the analysis, troubleshooting, and training surrounding system integration and business process implementation and supports in IT development and implementation through the utilization of SAP and other supporting interface operating systems within the ZF plant location.
   
   As Team 9 lead, manage ZF teams (launch management, logistics, purchasing, quality, and sales) and global SCM, in order to support business development, capacity, and continuity.
   
   Oversee logistics cost calculations, customer contracts, sales volume forecasts, transportation concepts, warehouse capacities, and develop and evaluate different scenarios.
   
   Develop training curriculum and conduct formal training sessions for the key-users and end-users, in the optimal and accurate utilization of the ERP and interface systems that support the pertinent job functions.
   
   Manage project teams to identify the root cause, take lessons learned, develop future counter measures, and prepare claims for customer and supplier discussions in case of unavoidable obsolescence.
   
   Act as primary contact/liaison to customer, identify information/data and resources needed by customer and ensure timely transfer of such information to appropriate ZF department/team and the customer.
   Essential Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. 4+ years of progressive experience in project management. Extensive knowledge with SAP and Axalant or comparable ERP and engineering change systems. Proven ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment. Analytical abilities with a high attention to detail. Be part of our ZF team as Project Manager I - Systems & Processes T Division and apply now! DIVERSITY COMMITMENT To harness the power of innovation, we invest in the development of diverse employees. We aspire to leverage the qualities and appreciate the unique competencies that each person brings to our company.Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran .buttontextaf7896365d0a638b a{border: 1px solid transparent;}.buttontextaf7896365d0a638b a:focus{border: 1px dashed #00abe7 !important;outline: none !important;} Our Commitment to Diversity ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job Segment: Supply Chain, Logistics, Supply Chain Manager, Project Manager, Supply, Operations, Technology

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find supply chain project managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your supply chain project manager job on Zippia to find and recruit supply chain project manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting supply chain project managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new supply chain project manager

   Once you've decided on a perfect supply chain project manager candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new supply chain project manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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