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Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Certification

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The updated and globally-recognized APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) equips you with the planning and inventory skills needed to lead with confidence today and adapt for what’s next.

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$1,265 examShow moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Why CPIM Matters Now, and for the Future Supply chains are evolving fast, driven by digital transformation, global risk, and rising complexity. The updated and globally-recognized APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) equips you with the planning and inventory skills needed to lead with confidence today and adapt for what’s next. Digital Transformation: Apply AI, automation, and modern planning tools to real-world decisions. Planning & Risk Mitigation: Build resilient plans to manage disruption and uncertainty Supplier & Geopolitical Readiness: Navigate global sourcing volatility with confidence Strategy to Execution: Connect planning decisions to financial and operational outcomes Your competitive advantage starts here. CPIM ensures you’re not just keeping pace with change; you’re setting the standard.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Structures and Strategy
  • Conduct Sales and Operations Planning In Supply Chain Contexts
  • Manage Demand Planning and Forecasting In Supply Chain Operations
  • Manage Internal Supply Operations and Planning
  • Manage External Supply and Key Support Functions In Supply Chain Operations
  • Manage Inventory In Supply Chain Contexts
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Logisticians13-1081.00
  • Supply Chain Managers11-3071.04
  • Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers11-3071.00
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks43-5071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Customer key personnel relationships — develop and sustain through regular outreach and follow-up across assigned logistics accounts.
  • Customer operational needs — analyze and translate into actionable logistics plans with moderate oversight in a supply chain environment.
  • Subcontractor performance — monitor against defined specifications and serve as a liaison between subcontractors and internal stakeholders on routine engagements.
  • Proposal documentation — prepare independently, including cost estimates and supporting data, for mid-size logistics projects.
  • Logistics service agreement reviews — conduct on a scheduled basis, comparing performance benchmarks and communicating findings to customers.
  • Material and supply allocation — direct across multiple inventory locations using ERP software to balance availability with operational demand.
  • Goods movement redesign — evaluate and recommend process adjustments to reduce freight costs and improve delivery timelines in familiar operational contexts.
  • Solution presentations — deliver to customers and internal management using prepared written proposals and structured oral briefings.
  • Critical thinking and systems analysis — apply to diagnose recurring logistics bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions within established frameworks.
  • Time management and coordination — exercise to balance multiple concurrent logistics assignments, meeting deadlines with limited supervisor direction.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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