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Supply Chain Managers

General Information

Description

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.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit82.07%
  2. Federal government5.79%
  3. State and local government5.29%
  4. Private, not for profit3.38%
  5. Self-employed3.30%

Industry areas

  • Business Management & Administration

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$98,230

State-by-state Salary

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$144,120
$59,010
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 66%
  • Master's degree 19%
  • Post baccalaureate 9%
  • Associate's degree 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Administration and Management
  • Transportation
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Production and Processing
  • English Language
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.