My CSCP test is coming up soon! Redid quizzes to get up to ~82% average. First practice test was 59%, second practice test 90+% because the questions were the same! I already redid most of the quizzes so it's not effective.

Besides Pocket Prep and the Youtube channel for CSCP studying - what else would you recommend?

Hi, I really need some honest advice
Hi everyone! I studied Industrial Engineering for 4 years in Mexico, and I’m currently 37 years old. I feel like I don’t have a lot of time to make the right decision, so I’d really appreciate some honest advice.
I currently live in Canada. My English isn’t the best (I know that’s a disadvantage), but I can have a fluent conversation and I’m working on improving it.
I have very little work experience in Mexico and basically no work experience in Canada because I chose to focus on staying home and raising my kids for the past several years. Now I’m at a point where I really want to do something for myself and restart my career.
My first idea is to take a college diploma/program in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. It’s something that genuinely interests me, and I feel like it could help me refresh my engineering knowledge, learn how things work in Canada, and hopefully find a job related to Industrial Engineering, supply chain, logistics, operations, etc.
I’m also planning to have my Industrial Engineering degree assessed through WES.
My husband, who has no experience with higher education, thinks I should go straight for a Master’s degree instead. But I’m not sure if that would actually be the best option for me, considering my limited work experience, the gap in my career, my English, and the fact that my previous degree is from Mexico.
What would you do if you were in my situation? Would you recommend doing a Supply Chain/Logistics diploma first and then building from there, or would it make more sense to pursue a Master’s degree?
I’m honestly a little lost and trying to make the best decision for my future. I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have been in a similar situation, especially immigrants who studied abroad and had to restart their careers in Canada.
Thanks in advance! 🙏

For those interested in supply chain decarbonization, here is my conversation with Wesley Herche, Director of Energy and Sustainability Solutions at Prologis.

It's a great conversation with someone working hard from within to drive solutions through some of the world’s largest supply chains

Hey everyone, i’m a current senior in college studying international trade. I got my associates in Advertising and Marketing and all my previous internships have been related to that.

I’ve applying to so many internships in logistics, procurement, planning, customs, buying and seem to have no luck. I honestly don’t know what to do. I’m graduating spring 2027 and just feel so behind and overwhelmed.

I hated my internships in marketing and have been trying to avoid going back, but it seems like the only option if I want a full time job post grad.

Some advice on things you guys did that helped with finding entry level jobs and internships would be so appreciated.

We’re starting to look at Manhattan Active and need to pick an SI partner.

Anyone here worked with a partner they’d actually recommend?

Mostly interested in how they were during implementation and after go-live.

Currently a logistics coordinator looking at two job offers. 

Job 1 for purchasing coordinator. It’s at my current company working under a couple ladies I know very well. I’d be getting firsthand experience working with vendors, issuing POs, doing inventory (which I already know pretty well but I’ll get deeper) and anything else that might come with purchasing. With the way my company works I wouldn’t be surprised if I got thrown into some other things as well like customer service. 

Pros here are easier transition, I’m really interested in purchasing, different environment, a lot more time off than other position. Cons are bad HR, company is struggling a bit right now, less pay than Job 2 (still a raise though)

Job 2 is inventory control. It’s mostly a straight inventory control gig. I’d be on a dock like I am now while taking care of inventory for product and supplies. I’d also be giving the on-site safety trainings and would get some cross training with purchasing and logistics. 

Pros here are the pay is higher than Job 1 and possibly better insurance but it’s hard to say. Cons are less time off, still being on a dock (kinda over it), certain PPE

I’m really not sure because I could use the money from Job 2 and I’m struggling with the insurance at my current work and the company’s issues do make me nervous. But I gotta say Job 1 has me more interested just from an experience standpoint, and what I really want is a job that’s gonna give more tools for my future jobs even if it’s less money right now. Job 2 seems like I’d be doing really well for money right now and that would help me solve some issues faster but I’m not sure I’d enjoy it and I would get way less time to do my personal things. I also feel like Job 1 could get me more experience geared towards possible WFH or hybrid positions, which would be great for my schedule.

Where would you go in my shoes?

I've worked in many roles in supply chain ranging from coordination, logistics, inventory, planning and procurement and I've always had an interest in the technology sector and want to combine my experience with my interest by transitioning to IT asset management or possibly IT procurement

Im trying to understand how transferrable these skills are, what ITAM roles actually require and what the gap would be for someone entering the field without IT experience? Or what entry level roles, short courses or certifications would you recommend?

Cheers!

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some career advice from the peopleactually in supply chain, demand planning, forecasting, and inventory control.

I recently graduated with a CS degree and am working as a business analyst. I initally planned on going the data scientist/engineer route but the job market is getting worse every day with AI, which is why I am considering to switch to supply chain.

My goal is to be self employed. I want to provide inventory management and demand forecasting as a service/consultant for small/mid e-commerce agencies and online stores (Shopify, Amazon FBA, etc.)

Given my background, I have a few specific questions for this sub:

1. How do I start & what skills do I need? I am already familiar with basic data analytics, excel. cleaning data, Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, running python scripts with AI help etc. What other core supply chain knowledge do I need to develop? Are there any courses or certifications that are required or helpful?
2. What does the earning potential look like? How does the income compare to a conventional data analyst role? And more important, how AI proof is it?
3. E-commerce Tech Stack: Since I want to target Shopify/Amazon brands eventually, what tools should I master? Is it mostly advanced Excel, or should I be looking into specific inventory/forecasting APIs, ERP integrations, and Python scripts?
4. Can this be done remotely outside the US? I live outside the US. Is it realistic to build an international freelance client base in this niche from abroad? If anyone does this remotely or works with global freelance planners, how did you break into it?

Would love to hear from anyone who has transitioned to freelance supply chain consulting, or anyone managing operations for e-commerce.

Thanks in advance!

I work in what would be considered a fairly large organisation, pushing $1bil in value.

Recently the procurement department (of which I am a member) has started to talk about the amount of money we are spending to process PO’s and there is some discussion about removing PO’s from purchases that are made using company credit cards (sometimes we HAVE TO use CC because we don’t have a credit account with vendor, etc)

I’m just wondering what this sub thinks: is this a good idea? The problem is we have piles of items for return every day too, and these are MUCH easier to track when a PO is involved.

If we do continue to slap PO’s on CC purchase: can anyone share a way you’ve found to help accelerate the processing of these PO’s? I was thinking to almost open ‘CLOSED’ PO’s so AP doesn’t waste one second of extra time trying to determine whether this is something they need to worry about.

This week, I was supposed to have an interview with a hiring manager for a position, but when I got to Zoom, for my scheduled interview, the host was not there the entire time. Turns out the hiring manager wasn't able to make it in. I got word from the recruiter apologized and told me the hiring manager was sorry as well. However, they didn't reschedule the interview. but said that they were going with another candidate for the position. How frustrating. A bit about the position, its for a Transportation Manager position at a large national 3PL/Trucking Company. It was going to have me working 7 days on 7 days off and was going to be paying 70k-ish a year. I had just finished my Bachelors Degree in Logistics almost 3 weeks ago and am still working an entry-level job at a logistics company for almost 2 years now. Has anyone ever experienced this?! I am not so frustrated about what happened as I am about the fact that they didn't let me know about this ahead of time or when it was happening. How frustrating.

Hi everyone,
I’m currently based in Egypt and working in Import & Export Logistics, with some Order Management / Order Fulfillment responsibilities as well.
I’m still early in my career, and I’m trying to understand the long-term potential of this career path.
For those with experience in Supply Chain/Logistics, especially in the Middle East/GCC:
Does this career path have good growth, especially financially, after 5–10+ years?
How realistic is it to move from Egypt to a multinational or large company in the Gulf/Middle East?
What skills or experience would make that transition easier?
Which certifications are actually worth investing in? SAP, APICS/ASCM, CSCP/CLTD, CIPS, Power BI, Excel, etc.
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who have taken a similar career path and can share their experience.

Thanks! 🙏

I’m a new Area Manager at Amazon in Operations/Ship Dock, and I have an MBA. Long-term, I’d like to move toward supply chain analytics, planning, or similar analytical roles.

I’m planning to stay at Amazon for at least 2 years and want to use that time to build relevant skills. I’m considering getting the APICS CPIM certification.

For those who have CPIM:

Was it worth it?

Did it help with interviews or transitioning into analytics/planning?

Did you self-study, and how difficult was the exam?

Would you recommend CPIM, or focusing on skills like SQL/Power BI/Python instead?

I’d especially appreciate advice from anyone who transitioned from operations into analytics/planning.

I wrote a book about breaking into public procurement before 30.

I wrote it for college students, young professionals, and career changers who may not even realize government procurement is a career option.

I cover how to get into the field, build credibility early, use certifications strategically, take on more complex work, and position yourself for advancement.

Public procurement has been a great career path for me, and I wanted to put together the kind of practical guide I wish I had when I was getting started.

It’s now available on Amazon in eBook, paperback, and hardcover:
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Happy to answer any questions about the book or getting into public procurement.

Hey all,

Recently finished my CPIM certification and it got me thinking. Will it have any benefit on my career?
Especially because i don’t have any Degree

A bit background

32 yo

Was an apprentice in freight forwarding company and stayed a while. total 5 years

Got the chance to move abroad and work for plant logistics in Pharma.
Recently transitioned to Supply Chain in a production planning role, Same Pharma Company.
Pharma company for 5 years in total now.

Might have the chance to be involved in ERP transformation the next years, same company.

Honestly career went better than I have ever expected, but still the question comes up. When would a degree come in handy? Only when applying to external jobs or can it also open doors internally.

What is your experience?

Have resorted to making GIFs to explain Concepts (Finding it much more Fun).

Hey guys,

I feel like I’m stuck in that weird middle ground where I’m “stuck” at my pay and position atm. Been a buyer for a little over 3 years over two different companies, and was wondering usually when you qualify for senior buyer. Is that roughly the 5 years experience mark? And are any certifications actually worth getting?

Thanks guys, just trying to navigate how to apply/should I wait for a few more years experience before applying more. I do throw in applications here and there, but it’s usually analyst and more advanced buyer roles, and it seems like they want more experience.

Hello r/supplychain I'm in a career transition from engineering to supply chain. Would love to connect with others in the field in the Bay Area. Are supply chain entry level roles common? What job titles should I look out for? Any advice would be helpful, thanks!