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Supply Chain Management Professional
As a supply chain management professional, you will manage logistics, procurement, and inventory control. Gain hands-on experience in transportation management, global trade, and supply chain optimization for a successful career in logistics.
Credential
Diploma
Duration
60 weeks
Practicum
7 weeks
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Employment Opportunities
- Operations/Scheduling Coordinator
- Warehousing and Fulfillment Associate/Coordinator
- Transportation/Shipping Dispatcher/Coordinator
- Logistics Assistant/Coordinator
- Supplier Account Manager
- Shipping & Receiving Assistant
- Supply Chain Analyst
What You Could Earn
Up to $87,546
Benefits
Our Supply Chain Management Professional course is eligible for student aid funding; other options available.
This program has been approved for advanced standing towards attaining the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP™) designation.
Industry-experienced instructors bring firsthand knowledge from actual roles in their fields.
Gain real–world experience and training through practicum placements in a supply chain setting.
Learn how to maintain and evaluate international supplier relationships, navigate legal trade agreements, and manage the complexities of international supply chains.
Start your Supply Chain Management Professional diploma online. Access course materials anywhere at any time.
Benefit from lifetime access to our Career Services team for job search help and career advice.
We provide the tools you need to succeed in your program, including a new laptop you keep.
Supply Chain Management Professional Diploma: Overview
Sundance College’s Supply Chain Management Professional diploma program provides a comprehensive, career-focused education in logistics and supply chain management.
This 60-week program includes courses in supply chain fundamentals, inventory management, procurement, logistics systems, and global transportation and trade. You will develop skills in contract law, distribution, operations management, and ethical business practices.
Our hands-on program includes a 7-week practicum work experience with a business or logistics firm, preparing you for roles such as operations coordinator, logistics analyst, or supply chain manager. Graduates receive full career services support for job search success.
Program Overview: Supply Chain Management Professional
Learn about Sundance College’s Supply Chain Management Professional diploma program and how it prepares students for success in this exciting career.
Supply Chain Canada
Supply Chain Canada has signed an accreditation agreement with Sundance College that provides certain block exemptions for students who take our Supply Chain Management Professional Diploma program. Our students receive advanced standing toward attaining the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP™) designation, a key certification for advancing in the supply chain field. Supply Chain Canada is Canada’s largest association representing supply chain professionals. The SCMP™ designation is Canada’s principal and most sought-after professional designation for those entering the supply chain profession and advancing as leaders in supply chain.
Supply chain management is at the heart of every business, which is why the skills developed in our Supply Chain Management Professional diploma program are in such high demand. Graduates of this program learn the various aspects of business operations. With this knowledge, they can contribute to the operational efficiency of a company.
Benefits of SCMP™ Designation for Students
Supply Chain Canada and Sundance College are committed to supporting graduates of our Supply Chain Management Professional diploma program to be at the leading edge of supply chain throughout their careers, to improving the corporate performance of their organizations, and to influencing the transformation of supply chain systems in Canada.
To achieve this, the parties have reached an agreement to provide an efficient path for graduates of the program, who achieve a grade of 70% or higher completed within the last five years, to advanced standing towards the following SCMP academic program components:
- Module 2: Procurement and Supply Management
- Module 3: Logistics and Transportation
- Module 4: Operations Management
- Module 8: SCM for Services, Capital Goods and Major Projects
- Interactive Workshop 2: Negotiation Skills
- Interactive Workshop 3: Communications and Relational Skills
- Interactive Workshop 4: Competitive Bidding, Contract Preparation and Contract Management
- Interactive Workshop 6: Ethics and Social Responsibility
Sundance College students can achieve advanced standing or exemptions for 8 of the 14 Supply Chain Canada Modules, more than most other colleges and universities in Canada.
In addition to completing these SCMP™ coursework requirements, candidates must also successfully finish the SCMP™ Leadership Residency and pass the National Case-Study Final Examination. All SCMP™ candidates must also fulfill the 3-year work experience requirement, which can be completed through employment, internships, or co-op placements.
This partnership ensures that Sundance College graduates are well-prepared for successful careers in supply chain management and equipped to meet the evolving demands of the industry.
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Core
Networking and Negotiation Skills
Learn to employ different negotiation strategies to effectively achieve results. Examine the ethical, psychological, cultural, and legal factors of negotiation and learn how to successfully execute techniques in various professional settings.
Supply Chain Fundamentals
Understand the fundamentals of successful supply chain procedures and activities, including business strategies, processing supply chain technology types, organizational structures, plus material handling and sources. Learn logistical skills including macroeconomic business theories and supply chain business practices among other skillsets utilized in the supply chain management field.
Contract Law and Administration
Explore the legal standards of domestic and international business practices by building a knowledge base of legal technicalities within the supply chain industry. Learn to streamline business processes and enhance overall operations through topics including enforcing and terminating binding contracts, international trade, and corporate laws, among others.
Sourcing and Purchasing
Understand the technicalities of international business markets and how they are changing to fit into a modern world. Examine new methods of international supply competition and explore strategies to reduce cost and time while improving quality. Learn about the purchasing process, import and export policies, supply chain organizations, and discover the necessary tools and techniques for sourcing and procurement.
Inventory Management and Forecasting
Learn the technicalities of long-term planning and organizing supply stocks and explore how a globalized market impacts a highly competitive international supply chain market. Discuss forward-looking procurement management and planning as well as the storing and carrying costs that coincide with standard and specialized supply chain transportation management methods.
Project Management
Explore both technical and social components of project management through experiential learning and hands-on activities. Develop technical and managerial skills needed to manage projects successfully.
Organizational Behaviour
Gain an important understanding of how human behaviours in the workplace affect the performance of individuals, teams, and various groups. Explore situational corporate communication, culture, personal differences, workplace politics, and effective outcomes for healthy communication in the workplace.
Business Essentials
Focus on key business functions that drive results-oriented outcomes in today’s fast-paced workplace environments. Functions such as project organization, business networking, and workplace procedures.
Operations Management
Explore managerial concepts and techniques related to supply chain industries such as how to structure and layer tasks among diverse team members, how to maintain and develop various levels involved in a supply chain team, and how to manage business goals. Learn about the executive roles in the supply chain industry, especially those related to intercompany and bilateral relationships, and discover techniques to set steps towards achieving operations plans, goals, and quotas.
Distribution and Transportation
Understand one of the most integral aspects of the supply chain industry: transportation. Gain a micro and macro understanding of domestic and global supply chain transportation trends. Learn to distinguish transportation trends and overcome supply chain challenges related to distribution and transportation with topics including costing and pricing, transportation risk management, and the various technicalities of different modes of transportation including, airlines, railways, and waterways.
Logistics Systems and Technology
Learn strategic models and designs related to the supply chain and how these models interconnect within the various levels and phases of the process. On a managerial level, understand how to integrate, incorporate, and promote these logistics systems and technology models into a workforce to maintain a succinct workflow and achieve a common goal. Explore logistical operations and warehousing, operating arrangement, customer-focused marketing, and operations planning.
Ethical Behaviour and Social Responsibility
Learn business ethics on an economic, relational, global, and environmental level with the perspective of competitive and innovative business progression. Explore the intersection between ethics and business philosophy and understand how it can help expand business models in areas such as the technological sector, the socials sector, and on a cultural level.
Global Transportation and Trade
Explore international relations and intercommunications which occur within the global supply chain industry. Learn evaluative strategies for supplier relationship management with offshore suppliers and understand how to navigate the technicalities of legal trade agreements and commercial codes. This course includes topics such as international supply chain tools and resources, product planning and demand forecasting, and the acceptance and rejection of goods.
Business Communications
Learn effective communication techniques required in today’s fast-paced work environment. Practice proper written and verbal communication techniques and effective presentation techniques specific to diverse workplaces.
Foundation
Becoming a Master Student
This course helps students make the transition to post-secondary education and teaches them how to make the most of their chosen career education path as they prepare for the workforce. Topics include learning styles, goal setting, note-taking, and testing.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Learn the necessary proper speaking skills to deliver effective and professional oral presentations. Understand how to design effective visual aids and what to do before, during, and after a presentation by developing essential professional communication skills.
Microsoft Outlook
Learn the file management, editing, formatting, and printing functions essential in every workplace using Microsoft Outlook.
Microsoft Word
Learn how to create, format, and manipulate Microsoft Word documents through practical hands-on training.
Microsoft Excel
Learn to perform the functions necessary to manipulate spreadsheets, use functions and create equations using Microsoft Excel.
Career Management
Work hands-on to build the opportunity-finding skills needed in today’s job market. You will learn essential skills needed to be successful throughout the entire job application process and how to achieve gainful employment. You will plan, write, and complete a resume; search for employment; and develop your presentation skills.
Practicum
Your diploma program includes a 7-week practicum with a business or logistics firm. For students unable to complete a practicum (e.g., due to remote location), a capstone project will be offered as an alternative to fulfill the diploma requirements.
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Thank you to all my professors! They all made my learning journey at Sundance VALUABLE. I would like to special mention of my professor – salute to you sir! You have genuine heart to help your students.
Thank you, Sundance… great job to everyone.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How does Sundance College’s accreditation with Supply Chain Canada benefit students?
Sundance College’s Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP™) program is accredited by Supply Chain Canada, which means our graduates can receive advanced standing toward earning the SCMP™ designation. Specifically, Sundance College students are eligible to receive credit for 8 out of the 14 required modules – more than most other Canadian institutions. This streamlines your path to becoming a certified supply chain professional. Whether you have just started your SCMP program with us or have already completed your program, you are eligible for the advanced standing.
What is supply chain management?
Supply chain management involves the coordination and management of all activities related to the production, movement, and storage of goods and services. It encompasses planning, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics, ensuring products move efficiently from suppliers to consumers.
Effective supply chain management optimizes processes, reduces costs, and enhances customer satisfaction through integrated operations and strategic partnerships.
What does a supply chain manager do?
A supply chain manager oversees and coordinates the end-to-end flow of goods, information, and finances within a supply chain. Responsibilities include managing procurement, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and transportation.
They develop strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of products. Supply chain managers also handle supplier relationships, risk management, and implement technological solutions to enhance operations, ultimately ensuring smooth and efficient supply chain processes.
To learn more about the role and responsibilities of a supply chain management professional, read our blog ‘Everything You Need to Know About Supply Chain Management’.
Is supply chain management a good career?
Yes, supply chain management is a good career due to its critical role in business operations and attractive pay. It offers diverse opportunities across various industries such as manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Professionals in this field are in high demand, and the career provides potential for growth and competitive salaries.
Skills in logistics, procurement, and strategic supply chain planning are highly valued, and advancements in technology continue to create dynamic and rewarding career paths in supply chain management.
To learn more about the industry and the career opportunities in supply chain management, read our blog ‘A Career in Supply Chain Management: Everything You Need to Know’.
What does a logistics coordinator do?
A logistics coordinator manages the flow of goods from suppliers to consumers. Their responsibilities include planning and overseeing product transportation, coordinating with suppliers and manufacturers, monitoring inventory levels, ensuring timely delivery, and optimizing logistics processes.
They also handle documentation, track shipments, and resolve any logistical issues that arise. Logistics coordinators play a crucial role in maintaining efficient supply chain operations, ensuring that products are delivered on time and in good condition while minimizing costs.
How do I balance my studies with my work and family commitments?
Many of our students and graduates have work and family commitments that they have balanced with their studies. You will study one course at a time instead of 4 or more. This allows you to immerse yourself and increase your knowledge retention and academic success.
Additionally, our flexible learning model allows you to study around your other commitments. And you can take your Supply Chain Management Professional courses online.
For more tips on finding the right work-life balance during your studies for your diploma in Supply Chain Management Professional, read our blog ‘Achieve Work-Life Balance: Tips from College Graduates’.
I don’t have experience in this field. Can I take the Supply Chain Management Professional course?
Yes! Our program is designed for individuals with varying levels of experience.
Whether you’re looking to move up in your current warehouse role or are brand new to the field, you’ll get the comprehensive supply chain professional training and hands-on experience you need for a successful career in supply chain management.
Are there opportunities for international work in supply chain management?
Yes, supply chain management is a global field with opportunities for international work. Our program includes courses on international and global strategies, preparing you for roles that involve managing supply chains across borders. Additionally, our practicum placements and career services support can help you explore international job opportunities.
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