Supply Chain Managers

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.

SOC: 11-3071.04

Common Job Titles

Global Supply Chain DirectorMaterial Requirements Planning ManagerSupply Chain DirectorSupply Chain Manager
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Supply Chain Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

213,000

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$61,200
10% of workers earn the following or more$180,590
Workers on average earn$116,010

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Transportation4.5/5
  • Administration and Management4.3/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.8/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

MEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft DynamicsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareStructured query language SQL

Technology Skills

Adexa Supply Chain PlanningAdvanced business application programming ABAPAldata Warehouse ManagementCDC Supply ChainDex WarehouseEpicor SRMEpicor WMSGraphics software

Tools & Equipment

Laptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersRadio frequency identification RFID scanners