Working in Supply Chain Management

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Working in Supply Chain Management

featuring:

Jorge Zazueta

Hosted by: Caitlin QuanEvisors Marketing & Operations Associate





Agenda

• About Me• What is Supply

Chain Management (SCM)?

• Why does it Matter?• The Supply Chain

Ecosystem

• Job Types• Finding the Job• What are they

Looking For?• Questions &

Answers





About Me• Experience

– 12 years in Industry: ThyssenKrupp, Cummins

– 8 years in Consulting: IBM Global Business Services and CSC Strategic Services

• Training– MBA and MS Strategic

Management (Kelley)– MA Mathematics (UNCW)





What is Supply Chain Management?

Functional Integrator

Process Manager

Two Competing Views

SCM is described as an integration of sourcing, operations and logistics.

SCM is described as analyzing and improving supply chain processes

often through improved information systems.

Source: Rossetti and Dooley, “Job Types in the Supply Chain Management Profession”, Journal of Supply Chain Management, July 2010. Interpretation is the author’s.





Why Does it Matter?

Source: Rossetti and Dooley, “Job Types in the Supply Chain Management Profession”, Journal of Supply Chain Management, July 2010. Interpretation is the author’s

• Different company philosophies lead to different organization structures and role definitions

• Academic training might not match workplace requirements

• Your view’s and interests might differ from those of your potential employer

• Variety spawns possibility!





The Supply Chain Ecosystem

Supply Chain

Service ProvidersConsultants

Information Technology

Marketing





Job Types

Source: Rossetti and Dooley, “Job Types in the Supply Chain Management Profession”, Journal of Supply Chain Management, July 2010. Interpretation is the author’s

Information Systems

(Information Flows)

Operations Consultant

(Integration)

Buyer/Planner (Coordination)

Sourcing(Analysis)

Supply Network Reconfiguration

Data

Physical Flows

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Finding the Job

Probability of Receiving and Offer

Num

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s Job Boards

Relationship

Head Hunters




What are They Looking For?(Formal Research)

Source: Radovilsky and Hegde , “Trends in Supply Chain Management Job Requirements: A Longitudinal Study”, Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management, February 2012. Interpretation is the author’s

Top Five Content-Based CategoriesEntry Level

Middle Level

High Level

Sourcing, Procurement and Supplier Management 4 4 4Lean Management and Lean Sigma 4 4 4Inventory and Materials Management 4 4Transportation, Logistics,Distribution Management 4 4Contract and Legal Issues in Supply Chain Management 4Information Technology Management (ERP and commerce) 4 4Process Improvement 4Supply Chain Analysis and Planning 4




Source: Radovilsky and Hegde , “Trends in Supply Chain Management Job Requirements: A Longitudinal Study”, Journal of Supply Chain and Operations Management, February 2012. Interpretation is the author’s

Top Five Skill-Based CategoriesEntry Level

Middle Level

High Level

Communication 4 4 4Team Work 4 4 4General Analytical and Problem Solving 4 4 4Spreadsheet and Database 4ERP and Other Software 4Leadership 4 4Project Management 4 4

What are They Looking For?(Formal Research)




Source: Informal interviews and comments requests from author’s network

Content• Supply Chain• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)• Project Management• Information Technology• Language skills• MBA • Analytical skills• Subject Matter expertise

Skills•Strategic Thinking•Ability to adapt to a new environment

•Good attitude/Humility•Flexibility•Willingness to learn•Confidence•People and Communication skills

What are They Looking For?(Informal Research)

• Arrogance• Poor attitude

• Lack of flexibility• Not enough experience for

the job

What turns you down?




Advise to the Job Seeker?(informal research)

Source: Informal interviews and comments requests from author’s network

• Do your homework on the company, be prepared to share success stories, experiences.

• When interviewing a person, more than confirming knowledge, the interviewer is often interested in how people react ant their day to day decision making processes.

• Be persistent and go for the positions you want. But understand what is requested of that position first.

• Show your expertise in specific areas as well as your ability to apply old skills to learn anything new.




Questions & Answers




Questions & Answers

Question 1:

Can supply chain management help align my sales, procurement, and manufacturing resources/requirements?

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Questions & Answers

Question 2:

How big is the supply chain transformation? Is it better to do it in-house or with consulting companies?




Questions & Answers

Question 3:

Are there opportunities to work offshore?




Questions & Answers

Question 4:

Should I go to graduate school for supply chain management?




Questions & Answers

Question 5:

Will supply chain management be taking on a bigger leadership role within a firm?




Questions & Answers

Question 6:

Which courses or modules are most beneficial for a supply chain management career?




Questions & Answers

Question 7:

What is your advice in transitioning from another career into supply chain management?




Questions & Answers

Question 8:

Are supply chain careers more focused on candidates with engineering backgrounds?




Questions & Answers

Question 9:

What is the typical advancement route for someone in supply chain management?




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