{"id":485,"date":"2016-09-20T21:07:41","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T21:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=485"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:11:25","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:11:25","slug":"unilever-292539-sponsored-4-start-supply-chain-management-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/unilever-292539-sponsored-4-start-supply-chain-management-career\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Supply Chain Management Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re interested in logistics and operations, chances are you\u2019ve come across the concept of a supply chain. What is a supply chain? It\u2019s a series of processes that takes a product from the manufacturing plant to the consumer. This can apply to anything from clothing to electronics. In order for supply chains to function properly, they require management and operational support. To find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/supply-chain-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">supply chain management<\/a> and how to start a supply chain management career, we sat down with Dr. Cynthia Kalina-Kaminsky, the president of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.processstrategysolutions.com\/about.htm?utm_source=wayupreferral&amp;utm_campaign=start-supply-chain-management-career\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Process &amp; Strategy Solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you need to know to start a career in supply chain management.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Pick an area of supply chain management that interests you.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Because supply chains involve so many moving pieces, being able to focus in on one specific element of the supply chain is key to finding a position that will be a good fit for you. \u201cPick an area of supply chain that interests you and begin to read up on it,\u201d Dr. Kalina-Kaminsky suggests. This will give a feel for that particular area, while also helping you to determine whether it\u2019s something that you want to pursue.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Do your research.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve narrowed down your focus, do some research on your chosen area. \u201cRead blogs, take classes and engage in discussions in person as well as online,\u201d Dr. Kalina-Kaminsky says. Getting a full picture of the work involved while also building your communication skills will go a long way towards making you a competitive candidate in the field.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Find your niche.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Although knowing the ins and outs of the field you want to enter is a crucial part of starting a career in supply chain management, it\u2019s also important to figure out your niche and work on carving out a position for yourself. \u201cDig to figure out what is valued,\u201d Dr. Kalina-Kaminsky explains. \u201cFigure out how you can fill a niche, and go for it.\u201d By determining what gaps you can fill, you\u2019ll be more likely to show potential employers that you\u2019ve thought carefully about your chosen career and that you\u2019re looking to add value to an organization.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Demonstrate your value.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve figured out your niche, the next step is to demonstrate your value. This is one of the keys to getting hired in any industry but it\u2019s especially important in an industry like supply chain which relies heavily on strategy. What\u2019s the best way to demonstrate value? By showing that you have what it takes to get the job done. \u201cManagers often hope to find those who can a) communicate with other professionals effectively, b) make decisions using data analysis, and c) understand the \u2018big\u2019 picture,\u201d Dr. Kalina-Kaminsky explains. In fact, by being able to show that you have a clear understanding of the processes required to keep the supply chain functioning and suggesting ways that those processes can be tweaked to improve operations, you\u2019ll be able to convince potential hiring managers that you can face challenges head-on and be a valuable asset to an organization.<\/p>\n<p>Supply chain management is an exciting field with plenty of opportunities for recent grads who are interested in logistics and operations. And because of its broad scope, there are many areas that could fit your interests. In order to figure out if a supply chain management career is right for you, it\u2019s important to find an area that interests you and to find a way to stand out from the crowd. By doing your research and demonstrating your value, you\u2019ll be sure to impress potential employers and find a role that fits you.<\/p>\n<p>Next, get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/get-job-another-city-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Do I Get a Job in Another City or State?<\/a>\u00a0and find answers to common interview questions such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/answer-tell-time-made-mistake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tell Me About a Time You Made a Mistake<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re interested in logistics and operations, chances are you\u2019ve come across the concept of a supply chain. What is a supply chain? It\u2019s a series of processes that takes a product from the manufacturing plant to the consumer. This can apply to anything from clothing to electronics. In order for supply chains to function &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/unilever-292539-sponsored-4-start-supply-chain-management-career\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How to Start a Supply Chain Management Career&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6112,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32,116],"tags":[44,70,117,197,198,199,219,225],"class_list":["post-485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-major","category-supply-chain","tag-entry-level-job","tag-full-time-job","tag-supply-chain-management","tag-underclassman","tag-postgrad","tag-senior","tag-business","tag-engineering"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Start a Supply Chain Management Career | Career Advice &amp; 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