How do I become a supply chain analyst?

Most supply chain analyst roles require a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Here at DeVry, our supply chain management specialization is earned alongside one of our business bachelor’s degrees and includes courses such as:. . Managing Operations Across the Supply Chain (GSCM206). Operations Management (MGMT355). Procurement and Sourcing Applications (GSCM340). Supply Chain Decision Support Tools (GSCM208). Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution and Warehousing (GSCM434). . In addition to technical capabilities, you’ll gain durable skills in areas like strategic decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and leadership that help you tackle complex supply chain challenges.

What jobs can I get with this specialization?

A bachelor’s degree in business with a specialization in supply chain management equips you with technical abilities and durable skills that apply to a wide range of roles in planning, production, logistics, and procurement. Some roles you may want to pursue include logistician, buyer/purchasing agent, inventory analyst, operations manager, transportation coordinator, supply chain analyst, distribution manager, and production manager. .

Is supply chain management hard to learn?

Supply chain management roles require both industry know-how and the ability to coordinate complex operations, manage resources, evaluate risk, and communicate with stakeholders across functions. So, learning the skills and intricacies involved in supply chain management can be challenging. However, it’s a field with high demand and opportunities for growth, so the effort can be well worth it. .

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Bachelor’s degree specialization in supply chain management

Expand your horizons with a specialization in supply chain management

Interested in putting your business skills to work coordinating transportation, sourcing materials, and forecasting demand? Our supply chain management specializations are designed to help you develop the skills to work across a variety of industries, such as manufacturing, transportation and logistics, retail, healthcare, energy, construction, technology, agriculture, food production, and more.

Our experienced professors bring real-world insights into the classroom, allowing you to better understand the logistics in all stages of supply chain and operations management. Whether you’re considering a career as a procurement manager or a supply chain analyst, our supply chain management specialization can help you pursue new opportunities.

Our Supply Chain Management Specialization can be earned as part of the following bachelor’s degree programs in business:

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Our Global Supply Chain Management Specialization can be earned as part of the following bachelor’s degree programs in business:

Bachelor’s in Business Management
Bachelor’s in Technical Management

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Accelerate on your schedule

Earn a bachelor’s in business with a supply chain management specialization in as little as 2 years and 8 months on an accelerated schedule* or 4 years on a normal schedule.^†

*Accelerated schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

^†Normal schedule includes breaks and assumes 2 semesters of enrollment in 12-19 credit hours per semester per 12-month period.

Knowledge & skills

What you’ll learn

AI in supply chain management

Operations management

Logistics and warehousing

Procurement and sourcing

Multilevel communications

Critical thinking

Strategic decision-making

Accreditation matters

Being accredited means we’ve met rigorous quality standards and are committed to delivering the education you deserve.

Institutionally, DeVry University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org. Our Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation.

Additionally, our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and Bachelor of Science in Technical Management programs have been awarded programmatic accreditation and/or recognition by:

ACBSP: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).¹ Learn about program outcomes and student achievement for ACBSP-accredited programs.

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accreditations and recognitions

Careers

Career opportunities in supply chain management

With your supply chain management specialization, you may consider careers such as:

Distribution manager
Inventory analyst
Logistics analyst
Procurement analyst/coordinator
Procurement manager
Supply chain analyst
Transportation analyst
Warehouse manager

Frequently asked questions

Most supply chain analyst roles require a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Here at DeVry, our supply chain management specialization is earned alongside one of our business bachelor’s degrees and includes courses such as:
- Managing Operations Across the Supply Chain (GSCM206)
- Operations Management (MGMT355)
- Procurement and Sourcing Applications (GSCM340)
- Supply Chain Decision Support Tools (GSCM208)
- Supply Chain Logistics, Distribution and Warehousing (GSCM434)
In addition to technical capabilities, you’ll gain durable skills in areas like strategic decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and leadership that help you tackle complex supply chain challenges.
A bachelor’s degree in business with a specialization in supply chain management equips you with technical abilities and durable skills that apply to a wide range of roles in planning, production, logistics, and procurement. Some roles you may want to pursue include logistician, buyer/purchasing agent, inventory analyst, operations manager, transportation coordinator, supply chain analyst, distribution manager, and production manager.
Supply chain management roles require both industry know-how and the ability to coordinate complex operations, manage resources, evaluate risk, and communicate with stakeholders across functions. So, learning the skills and intricacies involved in supply chain management can be challenging. However, it’s a field with high demand and opportunities for growth, so the effort can be well worth it.