Start Your Supply Chain Analyst Career

Entry-level supply chain analysts can expect to make an average base salary of $63,166 with 0-1 years of experience, according to Glassdoor. That number goes up to $69,368 per year with 1-3 years of experience. Glassdoor. Supply Chain Analyst Salaries, https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/supply-chain-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,20.htm. Accessed February 6, 2024. ‎

Supply chain analysts are responsible for ensuring the right quantity of products get manufactured and distributed, from factory to warehouse to customer. They analyze inventory data, provide improvements to business operations, identify market trends, and implement software tools to make the process more efficient. ‎

To become a supply chain analyst, you’ll want to gain skills in quantitative data analysis, pulling and inputting data in software (such as SAP or Oracle), problem solving, organization, and communication. Many entry-level supply chain analyst jobs want to hire candidates with bachelor’s degrees, so it might be helpful to earn your degree in supply chain management or business management. Build your skills with a professional certificate and start conducting supply chain analysis. Then, you’ll be ready to apply for entry-level jobs. ‎