Operations & Supply Chain Manager

Operations and supply chain managers or logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain—the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.

Duties

Operations and supply chain managers or logisticians typically do the following:

• Manage the logistical aspects of a product’s life cycle from design to disposal
• Direct the allocation of materials, supplies, and products
• Develop business relationships with suppliers and clients
• Understand clients’ needs and know how to meet them
• Design strategies to minimize the cost or time required to transport goods
• Review logistical functions and identify areas for improvement
• Propose improvements to management and customers