Supply Chain Manager Hiring Guide | LinkedIn

Your business interacts with numerous suppliers and distributors every day. To make sure that your products end up in the hands of customers, you need a professional who will coordinate the movement of goods throughout the supply chain. Supply chain managers ensure that your goods are where they need to be when you need them to be there. Equipped with a rigorous attention to detail and a deep understanding of logistics, they make use of the latest technology to better serve your company’s supply chain needs.

You might hire a supply chain manager to:

Monitor inventory for sufficiency
Coordinate logistics for inbound and outbound shipments
Ensure timely delivery of customer orders

Maintain strong supplier and distributor relationships

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Strong analytical skills	Understanding of distribution and logistics
High level of organization	Familiarity with ERP software like Oracle and Sage
Ability to take direction and learn on the job	Insight into economic conditions and market dynamics
Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills	Interest in innovative technologies such as automation
Rigorous attention to detail	Capacity to negotiate with suppliers and distributors