Supply Chain Managers

Supply chain managers do not need to be licensed. Some companies prefer to hire supply chain managers who have certification in certain specialties. Supply chain managers who meet certification program requirements and pass an exam can improve their chances of securing work. The following associations provide certification to logistics professionals:

• Association for Supply Chain Management: certified in planning and inventory management, certified in transportation for supply chain, certified supply chain professional; certified in logistics, transportation, and distribution
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals: SCPro certification
• Institute for Supply Management: certified professional in supply management, certified professional in supplier diversity, associate professional in supply management
• National Contract Management Association: certified professional contract manager
• SOLE-The International Society of Logistics: certified professional logistician, certified master logistician