Supply Chain and Logistics

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Do you have a knack for coordinating details and working to ensure a successful outcome? Would you like to build and apply those skills in helping organizations in purchasing, inventory or supply chain management? If yes, then our program is the right fit.
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Province

Ontario, British Columbia

Colleges

Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology

Program Categories

Business

Program Duration

46 Weeks

Program Intakes
Class Type

Hybrid

Funding

OSAP, Bank Solutions

SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS*
A career in logistics is in-demand and this trend is expected to grow as online sales and the requirement to move goods continue to boom. An educated logistics workforce is vital to a Canadian company?s successful strategy in managing goods and services both locally and around the globe.
As a Supply Chain and Logistics Professional, you undertake numerous responsibilities which include: logistics coordination, transportation and freight operations; optimizing order frequency, cycles and transit options; goods delivery scheduling and tracking and expediting overdue shipments; sourcing suppliers, garnering quotes and tendering submissions; negotiating pricing, terms of delivery and other contract details; processing purchase orders, freight forwarding and other documentation; monitoring inventory levels and generating inventory reports; reconciling physical inventories and resolving material discrepancies; and, reporting loss, damage and return of goods and materials. You are eligible to work in varied environments including retail, transportation, manufacturing and production, and consulting, to name a few.
Graduates of the program are eligible to receive the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) certification, along with membership to the Supply Chain Management Association. Possessing these credentials will set you apart from other job seekers.
*Please note ? program content and practicum duration is as per registration with the Ministry and may vary slightly from campus to campus. Contact us for more information.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
The program is 46 weeks, including a 16-week practicum with on-the-job training, offsite with potential employers. Our Supply Chain and Logistics program introduces you to the modern practices and concepts of logistics and supply chain management as a vital part of corporate success in the local and global marketplace. You will gain professional competencies needed for entry-level careers in purchasing, logistics and supply chain management in various industries, public sector, retail, freight forwarding, import/export and other areas of the economy. Graduates will be responsible for planning and supporting decision making processes related to sourcing, supplier selection, purchasing, transportation, warehousing, inventory management, quality assurance and disposition of goods and materials. Potential employers range from traditional manufacturers and retailers to supply chain specialists like consulting firms and transportation service providers.
WHAT SETS US APART
Beyond our industry-expert instructors, easy-to-use learning materials and real-world training ? what sets us apart, is a community of support, sharing your interests and goals for creating a life-changing career path, one that will become like a family as you navigate your way to success.
FROM CLASSROOM TO LIFE
Gain real-time knowledge and best-practices onsite from our industry-expert instructors and offsite through a practicum with leading organizations and businesses
Obtain practical knowledge by participating in real-world projects
Experience first-hand, through practical training, how to work effectively with team members, customers and clients and develop your professional communication skills
WE?RE IN IT WITH YOU
Contact us to talk with one of our Admissions Experts. We?ll walk you through the details of what you?ll need and how to apply, the details of the program curriculum and the next steps to get you on your way to your first, or next, successful career.
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