Global Supply Chain Management

“The true worth of a man is to be measured by the objects he pursues”

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus

According to the Council of Supply Chain Management, supply chain

management, also referred to as logistics, plans, implements, and controls the
efficient flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from the
point of origin to the point of consumption in order to meet customers'
requirements.

The components of a typical supply chain management are customer service,

demand forecasting, distribution communications, inventory control, material
handling, order processing, parts and service support, plant and warehouse site
selection (location analysis), purchasing, packaging, returned goods handling,
salvage and scrap disposal, traffic and transportation, and warehousing/storage.

What Can I Do with this Major?

Areas Employers
Manufacturing
Purchasing Manufacturers of industrial goods and
Operations Management consumer goods
Warehouse Operations

Merchandising
Purchasing Retailers
Wholesalers
Supplier Sourcing
Distributors
Distribution

Service Institutions
Purchasing Service institutions including: banks,
Operations financial institutions, hospitals, educational
institutions
Systems Management

Transportation
Systems Management Freight and passenger carriers including:
Traffic Management aviation, rail, trucking, shipping
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 Specialist Areas

The following list contains a representative sample of specialist areas and job
titles of former graduates with a Global Supply Chain Management or Business
Logistics degree. Use this as an idea list, and remember this list represents some,
but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs
require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

• Facilities Manager • Supply Chain Analyst

• Materials Manager • Supply Chain Manager
• Materials Scheduler • Transportation Manager
• Production Manager • Procurement Specialist

Related Career Titles

Listed below is a list of career titles, descriptions, and average salaries. According
to the latest National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) salary
report, the average salary for global supply chain management majors obtaining
their undergraduate degrees $48,258**. You may use the following list as a
representative sample of career options for a Global Supply Chain Management
major.

Management Positions

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Job Description: Manages all supply chain logistics functions, such as production
planning, material procurement, inventory control, rate setting, outsourcing,
vendor selection, and distribution.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $60,703
1-4 years of experience- $58,864

Job Title: Freight Rate Specialist

Job Description: Determines the most economically appropriate domestic and
international freight rates on incoming and outgoing materials and products
based on analysis of tax rates, freight classifications, delivery schedules, and
deadlines.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $43,971
1-4 years of experience- $45,267

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Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Description: Ensures strategic operational plans are developed and
implemented within the site and analyzes the achievement of site key
performance indicators.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $42,235
1-4 years of experience- $44,468

Job Title: Transportation Manager

Job Description: Oversees, facilitates, and coordinates the movement of freight,
personnel, and equipment.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $46,358
1-4 years of experience- $48,135

Entry-level Positions

Job Title: Building Maintenance

Job Description: Handles, moves, loads, and unloads materials by hand or by
using a variety of material handling equipment.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $10.32
1-4 years of experience- $12.27

Job Title: Buyer

Job Description: Controls the purchase of all goods and services, meets with
suppliers to determine the company requirements, ensures that contractual
agreements meet all quality standards, and reduce major cost drivers.
Average Starting Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $39,582
1-4 years of experience- $42,802

Job Title: Retail Account Representative

Job Description: Determines inventory levels for proper stocking of each
account, sales in promotional packages, acquires display space, increases space
to sales ration, and merchandises products.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $33,840
1-4 years of experience- $33,236
Job Title: Division Warehouse Manager
Job Description: Directs and controls warehouse activities to ensure the efficient
and economical utilization of facilities for storing and distributing raw materials
and finished goods.
Average Salary*: Less than one year of experience- $37,132
1-4 years of experience- $38,143

**Giordani, Pattie. NACE Salary Survey. NACE. Bethlehem, PA. 2008.

*All average salaries are National Averages. 2007. Careers in Supply Chain Management. Retrieved
May, 20, 2008, from www.careersinsupplychain.org/

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 CAREERS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Manufacturing/Retail Transportation Warehousing & Distribution

Railways
Air
Sourcing/ Intermodal Trucklines Courier Marine Distribution Centers
Procurement
Warehouse/Storage Facilities

Cartage Procurement Information Operations Human Administration/Customer Health& Finance

Technology Resources Service Safety

For a complete listing visit: www.careersinsupplychain.org/

Related Websites
Job Listings:

Wayne Biz MonsterTrak

www.waynebizcareers.com
Wayne State University School of Business
Administration SBA Career Planning and
Placement Office online recruiting system,
exclusive to business students and SBA
alumni. To access our system, visit the
Career Planning and Placement Office, or
go directly to the WayneBizCareers website
www.monstertrak.com:
MonsterTrak is a great way to achieve
exposure of your resume on one of the
internet’s most recognized job search
websites
Jobs in Logistics
www.jobsinlogistics.com
Explore career opportunities by posting
your resume and searching for jobs related
to logistics careers

Career Planning & Information:

The following sites provide news and information on the many different careers in
supply chain management.

www.scmr.com

www.careersinsupplychain.org

www.logistics.about.com

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 Related Websites

Organizations and Associations:

Council of Supply Chain Management Warehouse Education and Research

Professionals
www.cscmp.org/
Provides education resources, career
development, and networking
opportunities
The Associations for Operations
Management
www.apics.org/default.htm
Provides information on operations
management, including production,
inventory, supply chain, materials
management, purchasing, and logistics
Institute of Management Consultants
www.imcusa.org
Organization that represents
management consultants in the US
Transportation & Logistics Council
www.tlcouncil.org
Not-for-profit corporation that addresses
interests of the shipping community
through education and representation in
issues relating to the transportation of
goods
Council
www.werc.org
Organization focuses on warehouse
management and its role in the supply
chain and offers information and
resources to professionals
The International Customer Service
Association
www.icsa.com
Focuses on issues related to running a
customer service department
Institute of Supply Chain Management
www.ism.ws/
Not-for-profit association that offers
educational products and programs
Institute for Operations Research (OR)
and Management Sciences Institute of
Operations
http://www.informs.org
Serves the scientific and professional
needs of O-.R.- educators, investigators,
scientists, students, managers, and
consultants

The International Society of Logistics National Association of Purchasing

www.sole.org/
Non-profit international professional
society composed of individuals
organized to enhance the art and
science of logistics technology,
education and management
Management
http://www.napm.org
Not-for profit association that educates,
develops, and advances the purchasing
and supply management profession

For more supply chain management associations and organizations, please stop by the
School of Business Administration Career Planning and Placement Office during business
hours.

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 Major Logistics Companies in Metro Detroit
Name Address, Phone, Website
2068 E St.,
Belleville, MI 48111
Active Aero Group- USA Jet Airlines
(734) 547-7200
www.acticeaerocom
30255 Beverly Road, Suite 100
Romulus, MI 48174
AIT Worldwide Logistics
(734) 326-91740
www.aitworldwide.com
36555 Ecorse Road
Romulus, MI 48174
Bay Logistics Inc.
(734) 729-8441
www.baylogistics.com
2655 Oakley Park Road
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Beltmann Integrated Logistics Inc
(248)926-2400
www.beltmannil.com
12225 Stephens Road
Warren, MI 48089
CenTra Inc.
(586) 939-7000
www.centraltransportint.com
24300 Southfield, Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48074
CEVA Logistics
(248) 552-9167
www.us.cevalogistics.com
110 Parkland Plaza
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Con-way Freight Inc.
(734) 769-0203
www.con-way.com/freight
18765 Seaway Drive
Melvindale, MI 48122
Evans Distribution Systems
(313) 388-3200
www.evandist.com
4335 W. Fort St.
Detroit, MI 48209
James Group International Inc.
(313) 841-0070
www.jamesgroupintl.com

13221 Inkster
Taylor, MI 48180
Load One Transportation & Logistics
(734) 947-9440
www.load1.com

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 11355 Stephens Road
Warren, MI 48909
Logistics Insight Corp.
(888) 334-5462
www.4linc.com
14320 Joy Road
Detroit, MI 48228
National Logistics Management
(313) 272-6009
www.nlmi.com
35160 E. Michigan Ave.
Wayne, MI 48184
Rush Trucking Corp.
(734) 641-1457
www.rushtrucking.com
9900 Harrison Road
Romulus, MI 48174
The Outbound Group
(734) 947-1333
www.outboundgroup.com
69210 Powell Road
Armada, MI 48005
The REI Group
(586) 752-6255
www.reitruckair.com
26000 Northline Commerce Drive
Taylor, MI 48180
Trams-Man Logistics Inc.
(734) 946-3000
www.trans-man.com
29855 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150
United Parcel Service of America
(800) 742-5877
www.ups.com
10701 Middlebelt Road
Romulus, MI 48174
United Road
(734) 947-7900
www.unitedraod.com
11355 Stephens Road
Warren, MI 48089
Universal Truckload Services Inc.
(586) 920-0100
www.goutsi.com

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