What does a career in supply chain management look like?

The Grainger Center has resources to help you on your path to a lucrative career in supply chain management!

Career Paths

Procurement & Sourcing: Procurement focuses primarily on identifying and purchasing the raw materials needed to create products and is a key part of what keeps supply chains going. 

Logistics: Logistics is the function of the supply chain that focuses on getting products into the hands of consumers. 

Planning: Planning is the forward-looking process of coordinating assets to optimize the delivery of goods, services, and information from suppler to customer, balancing supply and demand. 

Not sure where to start? Have a specific supply chain discipline in mind? Read through Recruiting Roadmaps for common career pathways in the career engagement module and learn what skills you need to succeed. Recruiting Roadmaps contain specialized information on recommended internships, networking, and preparation for landing a role in each career. 

Examples of Full-Time Job Titles

  •    Supply Chain Analyst

  •      Global Sourcing Analyst 

  •      Logistics Associate 

  •      Inventory Analyst 

  •      Business Analyst

  •      Buyer / Assistant Buyer 

  •      Project Manager

Meet with your Career Coach

Debbie Whitman and Princess Vaulx are the SCM Career Coaches. Debbie and Princess work primarily with WSB admitted Marketing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Operations Technology Management (OTM)  students.

What can a Career Coach help with?

  • Career exploration and assessment

  • Internship and job search strategies

  • How to network

  • Interview preparation and practice

  • Job offers and negotiation

  • Résumé/cover letter reviews

  • Recruiting preparation

  • LinkedIn and Handshake utilization and assistance

To schedule an appointment with Debbie or Princess, please do so via Starfish or email them at debbie.whitman@wisc.edu or princess.vaulx@wisc.edu.