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Supply Chain Managers

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.

SOC: 11-3071.04

Common Job Titles

  • Global Supply Chain Director
  • Material Requirements Planning Manager
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Supply Chain Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Supply Chain Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

213,000

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $61,200. 25th percentile: U.S. $78,360. 50th percentile: U.S. $102,010. 75th percentile: U.S. $136,050. 90th percentile: U.S. $180,590. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$61,200
10% of workers earn the following or more$180,590
Workers on average earn$116,010

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Transportation4.5/5
  • Administration and Management4.3/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Economics and Accounting3.8/5
  • Customer and Personal Service3.8/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • MEDITECH software
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • SAP software
  • Structured query language SQL

Technology Skills

  • Adexa Supply Chain Planning
  • Advanced business application programming ABAP
  • Aldata Warehouse Management
  • CDC Supply Chain
  • Dex Warehouse
  • Epicor SRM
  • Epicor WMS
  • Graphics software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
  • Personal computers
  • Radio frequency identification RFID scanners