Procurement, Import/Export, Corporate Planning
The field of Supply Chain & Logistics (SCM) differs from others on this website because there are several ways to begin your first job. You can enter via several entry-level jobs. The diagram below shows how you can move around once you have a job in SCM – you can move ahead in a straight line from job to job and you can also move around in different ways. Scroll further down this page for more details about all of the jobs on this pathway.
Jobs on this Pathway include:
Please note that Ohio wage data has been cited across this website; however, the industry highlights and skills information are nationally relevant.
Wages quoted on this website refer to Northeast Ohio
Clerk (Administrative Associate, Data Entry Clerk, Purchasing Clerk)
Median Wages: $34,923
Qualifications:
- Able to read and follow instructions.
- Able to solve minor problems and make decisions.
- Possess Basic Computer and Communication Skills
Import/Export Specialist
Median Wages: $44,493
Qualifications:
- Able to read and follow instructions and communicate with others.
- Able to solve minor problems, make decisions, and manage multiple tasks.
- 2-4 years of related experience and/or a college degree.
Assistant Buyer/Planner, Procurement Coordinator
Median Wages: $41,829
Qualifications:
- Able to read and follow instructions and communicate instructions to others.
- Able to solve minor problems, make decisions, and manage multiple tasks.
- 2-4 years of related experience and/or a college degree.
Import/Export Manager, Customs Manager
Median Wages: $53,560
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate and lead a team.
- Good analytical, organizational and computer skills. Spreadsheets and database experience is a benefit.
- 4-6 years related experience and a college degree is usually required
Logistics Analyst, Business Analyst, Process Analyst
Median Wages: $78,062
Qualifications:
- Possess excellent communication skills, written and oral; able to manage multiple projects.
- Possess good computer and communication skills
- College Degree in a related field preferred; prior experience not required but beneficial.
Associate Buyer/Planner
Median Wages: $64,771
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Good organizational and computer skills. Spreadsheets and database experience is a benefit.
- 1-2 years general clerical and/or inventory record keeping experience is usually required
Customs Compliance Manager, International Trade Compliance Manager
Median Wages: $95,255
Qualifications:
- Ability to lead teams, solve problems, develop policy, and manage multiple large projects.
- Excellent analysis, customer service, communication, and organizational skills are critical.
- 6-10 years of related experience and an advanced degree is usually required.
Logistics Manager, Logistics Director
Median Wages: $94,560
Qualifications:
- Ability to lead teams, solve problems, develop policy, and manage multiple large projects.
- Excellent analysis, customer service, communication, and organizational skills are critical.
- 6-10 years of related experience and an advanced degree is usually required.
Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer/Planner
Median Wages: $115,690
Qualifications:
- Ability to lead teams, develop policy, and manage multiple large projects.
- Excellent analysis, customer service, communication, and organizational skills are critical.
- 6-10 years of related experience and an advanced degree is usually required.
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