Supply Chain Management (BBA) | The University of Texas at Austin

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Time ManagementSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

TransportationAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEconomics and AccountingCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilitySpeech Clarity

Tasks

Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, contr
Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing

Technology

Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareInventory management softwareCalendar and scheduling software

Tools

Laptop computersLaser facsimile machinesPersonal computersRadio frequency identification RFID scanners

Work Values

IndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportAchievementRecognitionRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium11-3071.04	Supply Chain Managers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Equipment and staffing optimization — autonomously determine resource requirements and adjust staffing models to meet variable throughput demands across multiple warehouse or logistics sites.
End-to-end supply chain management — independently oversee strategic purchasing, inventory control, materials requirements planning, and distribution operations across a complex multi-site supply network.
Multi-modal transportation strategy — design and execute route consolidation and carrier mix strategies that maximize cost efficiency and service levels across domestic and international freight lanes.
Supply chain performance framework — define, validate, and continuously refine a comprehensive set of metrics covering cost, quality, lead time, and supplier performance for an enterprise supply chain.
Process improvement leadership — lead cross-functional teams in diagnosing supply chain inefficiencies, piloting lean or Six Sigma solutions, and scaling successful process changes organization-wide.
Integrated functional coordination — develop and govern formal coordination procedures that synchronize supply chain operations with sales, marketing, finance, production, and quality assurance across business units.
Demand and supply planning — lead collaborative planning sessions with supply chain planners and commercial stakeholders to build robust supply plans that balance service levels and inventory investment.
Advanced inventory optimization — apply statistical analysis and scenario modeling to redesign inventory policies, substantially improving inventory turns and reducing waste across a multi-echelon network.
Complex problem resolution — apply systems analysis and deductive reasoning to diagnose and resolve non-routine supply disruptions, such as supplier failures or port delays, with minimal escalation.
Technology solution deployment — evaluate, configure, and drive adoption of supply chain software platforms including ERP, MRP, and inventory management tools across functional user groups.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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