Operations & Supply Chain Management
Students learn how to efficiently use resources to provide organizations with quality goods and services through forecasting, managing day-to-day operations, scheduling personnel and equipment, managing quality and inventory, and working with suppliers. Career opportunities include: Materials Controller, Operations Manager, Production Planner, Inventory Manager, Project Analyst, Quality Control Officer, Risk Analyst, Security Supervisor, and Scheduling Coordinator.
Sample Occupations
- Operations
- Director of Operations
- Business Development Mgr.
- Building Manager
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Plant Manager
- Store Manager
- Product Development Mgr.
- Manufacturing Op. Mgr.
- Operations Supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Management Director
- Vice President of Operations
- Business Administrator
- Corporate Manager
- Supply Chain
- Global Supply Chain Director
- Supply Chain Program Mgr.
- Supply Chain Director
- Supply Chain Generalist
Types of Employers
- Retailers
- Wholesalers
- Distributors
- State and Local Governments
- Banks & Financial Institutions
- Educational Institutions
- Hospitals
- Hotels & Restaurants
- Department of Defense
- Armed Forces
- Department of Transportation
Preparing for your career in
Operations Management: Learn to work well and communicate with different types of people; Develop strong technical and analytical skills; Develop negotiation and persuasion techniques; Learn to problem solve effectively and stay calm under pressure; Learn to work well on a team; Demonstrate a high level of organization, motivation, and planning
Supply Chain Management: Take courses in statistics and computer systems; Learn to communicate with different types of people across functional areas; Develop strong analytical and computer skills and a logical approach to problem solving; Attention to detail is important in this field; Obtain proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software like Oracle or SAP
How do I know if its right for me?
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