Supply Chain Management (SCM)
SCM Degree & Certificate Programs at Palm Beach State College (PBSC)
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Simona Falana
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Email: falanas@palmbeachstate.edu
Business Programs
What is a Supply Chain?
A supply chain encompasses every aspect of a product’s journey, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing to distribution to after-sales service and support.
Supply chain professionals oversee the resources, relationships, information and activities that result in satisfied customers.
Unlock Your Potential
Around the world, all types of businesses rely on supply chains—the network of people and organizations that bring products to consumers. Powered by global markets, instant communications and super-fast delivery systems, supply chains now reach across oceans and continents. Supply chain professionals have become indispensable to companies that depend on keeping costs low and efficiencies high—in other words, just about every company on the planet!
What does it take to succeed?
In addition to the knowledge and skills gained in PBSC's Supply Chain programs, people who thrive in this field are people-oriented, creative problem solvers, good negotiators, tech-savvy, analytical thinkers, efficient multitaskers, detail-oriented, work well under pressure, and are motivated by doing a job right.
Student Testimonial: Robert Federico
Industry Insights: Larry Hotz and Q&A Session
Mr. Hotz is an invaluable partner with PBSC's Supply Chain Management Programs. He has years of experience and extensive knowledge about Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Listen in as he answers students' questions directly, talks about what you can expect in the field, salary outcomes, and advice on getting your foot in the door and gaining further experience. | View Video
Opportunities Abound
This fast-growing field offers career advancement and excellent salary potential across all industries and business categories, including e-commerce enterprises, manufacturers and retailers, distribution facilities, carriers and ports, and any organization that has products to produce, transport and sell.
PBSC prepares you for opportunities in:
- Supply Chain Operations
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Transportation & Logistics
- Procurement & Demand Planning
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
|
Position |
Average Salary |
|
Purchasing Manager |
$98,697 |
|
Transportation Manager |
$93,646 |
|
Storage & Distribution Manager |
$93,646 |
|
Logistics Manager |
$93,646 |
|
Supply Chain Manager |
$60,627 |
|
Logistician |
$51,551 |
|
Production, Planning & Expediting Clerk |
$41,061 |
|
Freight Forwarder |
$38,747 |
|
Cargo and Freight Agent |
$38,747 |
Source: palmbeachstate.emsicc.com. Emsi uses data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and proprietary analytical processes. Actual salaries will vary depending on the job function, industry, location and individual company.
Here are examples of leading supply chain employers:
Florida
Aldi
Amazon
Brown Distributing
Cheney Brothers
Fastenel
FedEx
Florida Crystals
Nestle Water
Niagara Bottling
Oase Group/GeoGlobal Partners
Port of Palm Beach
Publix
Sysco Southeast Florida
Tenet Healthcare
Tropical Shipping
US Food Service
Walgreens
WDSrx
Nationally and Internationally
3M
Unilever
Inditex
Cisco Systems
Colgate-Palmolive
Intel
Nike
PepsiCo
Johnson & Johnson
H&M
Starbucks
Walmart
SCM Degree & Certificates
Global Logistics & Supply Chain Technology
Career Certificate Program (CCP) | 600 Hours
Approx. length: 6 months, full-time; 9 months, part-time
This Career Certificate Program prepares students to work in transportation, distribution
and logistics operations, including ports, carriers, warehouses and third-party logistics
firms. Students graduate with an understanding of global logistics and supply chain
technology, transportation systems, warehouse operations and the principles of economics
to solve supply chain problems.
Logistics & Transportation Specialist
College Credit Certificate (CCC) | 18 Credits
Approx. length: 6 months, full-time; 9 months, part-time
In just two terms, this CCC program gets students ready to handle a range of responsibilities
that impact supply chain performance. Students gain marketable skills in logistics
information systems, materials and inventory planning, transportation and distribution,
and managing the supply chain from raw materials to delivered products. All credits
from this certificate transfer into the A.S. degree in Supply Chain Management.
Supply Chain Management
Associate in Science degree | 60 Credits
Approx. length: 2 years, full-time; 3 years, part-time
This A.S. degree program prepares you to add value to any organization’s supply chain. Employers will be impressed with your knowledge and skills in the key functions of supply chain management, including your real-world grasp of transportation and logistics, supply chain analytics, finance, legal and ethical issues, warehouse operations and more. Upon completion, you can start your career right away or continue on for a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Supervision and Management at PBSC. Or do both!
