Supply Chain Management and Global Business Careers

1 Lincoln University What are Supply Chain Management and Global Business?

Supply chain management examines how businesses all over the world manage materials, information, and financial flows through their supply chain from point of production to point of consumption. It tailors the management of the processes and systems involved in the development, manufacture, storage, and ultimate delivery of products to consumers. The broad commercial base of the supply chain management degree gives graduates a sound knowledge of the principles of supply chain networks and real skills which are transferable across any industry.

Commercial businesses and organisations are increasingly operating in global markets - indeed, are often very dependent on international markets for things such as technology, raw materials and customers. Supply chain professionals systematically monitor every aspect of the supply chain from design and manufacture, through to point of sale. This end-to-end process increases the efficiency and ultimately minimises system-wide costs to ensure ongoing viability for businesses operating in the global market1. The Lincoln University degree addresses aspects up and down the supply chain, and as a result graduates have a good reputation with employers and are considered highly employable.

1 Waters, D., & Rinsler, S. (2014). Global logistics: New directions in supply chain management. Kogan Page Publishers.

2 Lincoln University Supply chain management in Skills and knowledge Skills and knowledge New Zealand and the world developed by studying supply valued in supply chain chain management 4 Businesses in all types of industries are management roles : paying more attention to the design Commerce graduates who have In-depth knowledge and management of their supply specialised in supply chain of supply chains chain and logistics processes. With management and global business Decisiveness and increased worldwide connectedness develop in-depth knowledge of value decision-making skills and use of the internet to conduct chains throughout the global economy. business operations, supply chains This knowledge can be applied in Relationship building skills are increasingly global in nature. The any number of workplaces and is the Negotiation future of supply chain management foundation upon which industry- lies in acknowledging the global specific knowledge can be built. For Analytical thinking marketplace, working collaboratively, example, Lincoln University has formed High attention to detail applying appropriate technology, a special relationship with the world’s and in monitoring and re-engineering second largest logistics company- Report writing processes to meet developing Kuehne + Nagel Ltd., who have offered commercial and consumer needs2. graduates internships and a foot in the Time/stress management door to a long term career in supply Business trend and Because of the current emphasis chain management. forecasting knowledge on supply chains, career prospects in global business are good. For Employers seek well-rounded, Innovative thinking businesses to remain competitive, engaged graduates with a strong Numerical and supply chains are expected to work ethic3. As in any sector, quantitative skills maximise value at every point, as well employers value those with a as addressing ethical, environmental, professional attitude. This includes People management and sustainability concerns. This good communication (including the Leadership requires qualified and innovative ability to communicate to groups, as professionals with the ability to think well as effective interpersonal and Strategic planning creatively about how processes and written communication), honesty, Strong IT skills operations might be designed and self-motivation, initiative, time streamlined. management, and flexibility. The Problem-solving skills importance of these basic skills cannot Solution-focussed attitude Career opportunities are diverse in the be underestimated, even in voluntary sector. If competency is demonstrated or internship roles, as future job Ability to work well in entry-level or internship roles, opportunities often arise from a good under pressure career progression can occur rapidly reputation and a varied network of Resilience via promotion. Alternatively, post- contacts. graduate study can give graduates a Business and e-commerce head-start in the employment market. operational knowledge Post-graduate study offers students the option to complement their degree Multi-tasking abilities with specialisation in an area of interest The ability to apply financial to them, for example, supply chain concepts and principles networks, food supply chains, logistics 2 Li, L. (2014). Managing supply chain and logistics: and operations. Competitive strategy for a sustainable future. New Jersey: World Scientific Books.

3 http://www.victoria.ac.nz/vbs/about/news/news- archives/2015-news/survey-reveals-employers- wish-list-of-skills/2015-employability-skills-survey- executive-summary.pdf

4 https://www.seek.co.nz/b/32207151?pos=4&type=st andout&engineConfig=&userqueryid=101554070806 953149&tier=no_tier&whereid=3001

3 Lincoln University Where can supply chain • Public sector/ education Account / Client Manager organisations (e.g., Lincoln management and global Buyer (Junior/ Senior) business graduates find work? University, Defence Forces, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Commercial Graduate Graduates take their knowledge of Employment, Auckland University of – Supply Chain global commerce and apply it across Technology (AUT)) Demand & Customer a range of private and public sector • Specialised recruitment Supply Chain Manager organisations worldwide. The types organisations (e.g., Neville-Percival of workplaces range from local Ltd., Hudson (Supply Chain and Director of Purchasing businesses servicing local clients, Procurement), Tribe (NZ) Ltd., Dispatch Administrator to large multinational businesses or Lawson Supply Chain, Green Light – Supply Chain organisations with large and complex Recruitment) supply chains requiring attention to • Consultancy firms (e.g., Momentum Distribution Clerk thousands of suppliers and customers. Consulting Group, Deloitte) Distribution Supervisor • International humanitarian Logistics, procurement, production – Supply Chain organisations/ non-governmental and transportation are popular entry organisations (NGOs) (e.g., World Freight Manager points for those seeking supply chain Vision, International Federation of management careers. The Defence the Red Cross (IFRC), World Food Humanitarian Logistician forces and multinational humanitarian Program (WFP), United Nations Integrated Programmes Director organisations offer a similar range of Children’s Fund (UNICEF)) roles, with the combined options from International Logistics Manager the private and public sector giving Supply chain management job Inventory Control Manager graduates the option to work virtually titles anywhere in the world. Inventory & Purchasing Manager People who have specialised in Logistics Coordinator Places of employment for supply chain supply chain management and global management graduates include: business go on to a wide variety of jobs Logistics Manager in commerce, both in New Zealand • Logistics/3PL Logistics/Freight Materials Manager and around the world. Most graduates Forwarders: including transportation, aspire to supply chain management, warehousing and freight Operations Manager – or operations analyst roles. There organisations (e.g., Kuehne + Nagel Freight and Logistics is currently high demand and rapid Ltd., DHL Supply Chain (NZ) Ltd., Procurement Officer - promotion pathways are provided for Mainfreight, Maxwell Warehousing, New Zealand Army those willing to get their start in an OnLine Distribution Ltd.), Cameron associated role. Freight, Compass Shipping) Procurement/ Supply Chain Officer • New Zealand private sector Roles are with local, national, organisations (e.g., Progressive international and multinational Production Manager Enterprises, Repco, Carter Holt companies, government and non- Purchasing Officer Harvey, Scales Corporation, K9 government organisations. Such roles Natural) include: Recruitment • Multinational private sector organisations (e.g., Brenntag Seafreight Trade Analyst Australia Pty Ltd., Fonterra, ECOLAB, Senior Business Analyst - Agility Logistics (NZ), Siemens, Supply Chain Management Linfox Ltd.) Supply Chain Consultant Supply Chain Graduate Position Supply Chain Manager Supply Chain Operations Analyst Supply Chain Planner Supply Chain Supervisor Supply Chain Specialist Supply Technician - New Zealand Army Systems Support Manager Trade Analyst Transportation Manager Warehousing & Logistics Coordinator Warehouse Manager/ Buyer

4 Lincoln University Job title Indicative pay Pay rate indications: full time Supply Chain Manager 89,642 - 121,598 equivalent (FTE) $NZ per annum)5 Supply Chain Consultant 100,000+ Procurement Officer 60,000 - 88,000 Most starting salaries for graduates of bachelor degrees fall between Procurement Manager 87,000 - 150,000 40,000 - 55,000. Entry level jobs are Purchasing Officer/ Buyer 42,000 - 131,000 stepping stones to roles with increased responsibilities and remuneration. Your Global Sourcing Manager 84,000 - 175,000 employability is enhanced by all of your Distribution Clerk 32,720 – 58,540 life experiences, be they employment Defence Forces Logistics Specialist- Recruit From 32,403 related, or the transferrable skills and competencies gained from community Air Force Logistics Specialist- Sergeant From 78,592 involvement, volunteer work, or Academic Lecturer 41,424 – 70,544 previous work or study- all of which can Academic Professor 85,000 – 92,834 grow competency, expand networks, and demonstrate enthusiasm to future Logistics (Graduate) 45,000 - 49,999 employers. Logistics Specialist 50,000 - 59,999 Logistics Manager 60,000 - 65,000 Logistics Field Manager 70,000 - 90,000

Supply chain management tasks The following list includes the types of tasks that supply chain managers might undertake.

Analyse operational data Implement sales and operations planning systems Process KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reports Develop close working relationships with customers externally and internally Increase efficiency of operations Coach and mentor staff Analyse financial data Ensure orders are delivered in a timely fashion Monitor firm’s financial performance Liaise and negotiate with external suppliers Reduce waste in systems Oversee and manage stock levels Negotiate procurement contracts globally

Job tasks are role-specific, so the above is an indication only. For more information on roles, registered Lincoln University students can search Lincoln CareerHub (including expired jobs) for job titles similar to those they are interested in. Job descriptions, including tasks and skills required, are often available.

5 https://careerhub.lincoln.ac.nz; www.seek.co.nz; www.payscale.com; http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz

5 Lincoln University Graduate profiles

Elizabeth Hayman Mike Wilson Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce, Supply Chain Supply Chain and Management and Global Business major Global Business major, Head of Operations, K9 Natural Master of Business in Global Management and Marketing Seafreight Trade Analyst U.S. Exports, Kuehne + Nagel, NY

Industry bodies Examples of supply chain management Institute of Management New industry bodies include: Zealand Membership of an industry specific www.imnz.net.nz body enhances the professional Chartered Institute of Procurement status of students and employees. By and Supply Institute of Directors joining a professional body, members www.cips.org www.iod.org.nz can research career options, access Chartered Institute of Logistics and Road Transport Association New training and events, and network and Transport Zealand collaborate with industry colleagues at www.cilt.co.nz www.rtanz.co.nz all levels. In many supply chain roles, membership to a professional body is Council of Supply Chain Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of compulsory. Management Professionals Commerce www.cscmp.org www.cecc.org.nz Institute for Supply Management www. instituteforsupplymanagement.org

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