This technical diploma, Supply Chain Assistant, provides you with the basic skills needed to perform entry level work in supply chain management. This credential ‘ladders’ up the associate degree credential, Supply Chain Management. Words such as logistics, purchasing, or material management all encompass part of a supply chain. Supply chains are led and managed by people who enjoy working with others and analyzing data. Without supply chain management, you could not get the products or services you need every day. If you want to be a part of an ever-changing and growing field, supply chain management is for you, and this introductory credential, the Suppy Chain Assistant Technical Diploma, can help get you started.

Career Area

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Type

Technical Diploma

Program Number

31-182-1

Availability

Online

Technical Diploma
2 Terms
28 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Starts Fall / Spring

Career Outlook

Supply Chain Assistant

Median Income: $44,357.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Cargo and Freight Agents

Expedite and route movement of incoming and outgoing cargo and freight shipments in airline, train, and trucking terminals and shipping docks. Take orders from customers and arrange pickup of freight and cargo for delivery to loading platform. Prepare and examine bills of lading to determine shipping charges and tariffs.

Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.

Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks

Verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments involving inventory. Duties include verifying and recording incoming merchandise or material and arranging for the transportation of products. May prepare items for shipment.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Career Pathways Admissions Flexible Learning Courses

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ADMISSION AND FIRST SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Admissions Advisor to:

Submit Application
Complete the Student Success Questionnaire.
Schedule your First Time Program Counseling/Registration Session with your assigned program counselor to plan your first semester schedule, review your entire plan of study and discuss the results of the Student Success Questionnaire.

*Submit transcripts and test scores (optional, highly recommended): College transcripts, along with high school transcripts and test scores from within the last five years, used for course registration. Official transcripts needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

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Faculty Bios

Jim Ervin

For me, teaching is blending stories of my experiences with the required studies to ensure the students can link real-life situations with the concepts.

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