Supply Chain Managers

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Supply Chain Managers does

Oversee the entire flow of products and materials from suppliers through manufacturing to customers. You analyze data, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across procurement, production, and distribution.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

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• Financial Managers — $166,570/yr
• Computer and Information Systems Managers — $175,140/yr