Global Supply Chain Management Career Options
Guide to Internships and Full-time Employment
Mike Ilitch School of Business
Office of Career Planning & Placement (CPP)
What is Global Supply Chain Management?
Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is the management of worldwide product flow for organizations and businesses. Careers in supply chain consist of the following: purchasing components and finished goods, deciding on manufacturing and warehouse locations, and determining inventory and transportation strategies.
Courses within the GSCM major provide a solid background in many subjects including:
- Quality management
- Manufacturing operations
- GSCM strategy and planning
- GSCM-related software and tools
- Global supply chain analysis and planning
- Managing raw materials and finished products
- GSCM across manufacturing, purchasing, and logistics
- Buyer-seller relationships, innovation and purchasing
Areas of Supply Chain
- Purchasing
- Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Customer Service
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Materials Management
| Traditional Career Titles | Entry- Level Titles in Supply Chain | Top Industries in Supply Chain |
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For more information on the supply chain program at the Mike Ilitch School of Business: ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/supply-chain
What Can I Do with this Major?
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| Manufacturing
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| Retail & Wholesale
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| Service Institutions & Third Party Services Suppliers
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| Transportation & Carriers
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| Healthcare
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Fall and Winter Business Career Fair
- Annual career fairs held in October and March for Ilitch Business students and alumni to meet with employers in various functions for internships/co-op positions and full-time employment
- Check Handshake for details
Internships and Full-Time Employment
- Internships occur during the fall, winter, and summer months
- Full-time recruiting occurs during the first three months of the fall and winter semester
- Check Handshake for details
Quick Prep Tips for GSCM Students
- Apply for jobs, register for CPP events, research employers on Handshake
- Attend Meet & Greets, Company Presentations, Career Fair Prep, and Mock Interviews
- Attend Ilitch Business Careers Fairs as well as other local career events
- Submit resume for review and approval on Handshake or schedule an appointment with a CPP advisor
- Prepare for upcoming interviews. How?
- Meet with a CPP advisor for one-on-one guidance
- Schedule for "Monday Mock" Interviews, check on Handshake for details
- Know your options! Research companies in Supply Chain
- Purchase business professional attire. Need help? Check out the Mary Ann Goldsberry Professional Dress Closet located in CPP, Suite 299
Warriors Get Involved
Consider joining one or more of the following student organizations:
- Global Supply Chain Management Student Association
- Global Brigades Business
More information on Ilitch Business student organizations can be found at https://ilitchbusiness.wayne.edu/orgs/index.php.
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