Supply Chain Managers
Business Management & Administration · General Management
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $57,590; experienced workers reach $177,340. About 1,670 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +20.4%
- Openings a year
- 191
- Employed in 2024
- 1,813
Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Experience: 5 years or more
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
15 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Business Administration
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management Level 1 Certificate
Business Administration
Business Management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Management, BAT
Business Administration
Business Management and Technology
Uncrewed Aerial Systems
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Apply to Alamo CollegesSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Monitoring4.1
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Active Listening4.0
- Speaking4.0
- Coordination4.0
- Judgment and Decision Making4.0
- Time Management4.0
- Writing4.0
What the work is
Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.
- Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Diagram supply chain models to help facilitate discussions with customers.
- Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
- Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.
- Document physical supply chain processes, such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows.
- Develop or implement procedures or systems to evaluate or select suppliers.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- Associate degree5%
- Bachelor's degree76%
- Master's degree19%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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