Also called: Materials Planning Manager
Makes sure a factory has the right parts and raw materials when it needs them, without overstocking.
You discover a supplier of a key part will be three weeks late, rearrange the production schedule and find a backup source.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain or business; APICS CPIM.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks transportation, storage and distribution managers.
Medium risk for 10 years. Planning software automates routine material orders; handling late suppliers and finding backups stays human.
Classes: Business elective, Manufacturing CTE, Spreadsheets or computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-3071.
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