Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Has anybody ever been granted/taken a sabbatical and returned to the same company? How did you achieve that and would you recommend doing that?

What approach do you use to establish, track, and execute? Anything specific?

How do you best resolve relationship management issues between employees when it affects the efficiency of the supply chain?

If the company of which you are a customer of were to approach you with an amazing offer, how would you accept and transition gracefully without burning any bridges? I was presented with this scenario… more

Hello all, I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations of a good position to transition to from serving as a purchasing manager? I am spent with my current role and want to learn/venture into a… more

Happy Road Check Week, don't worry we'll survive it . Hopefully

Has anybody ever found discrepancies within their company that seemed highly questionable and quite possible unethical but is dismissed when they brought it up. I am worried that the information I hav… more

Why would someone willingly shift from a CFO position at a different company to a production manager at a new company? My mind is confused at this situation...and I am too nosey not to ask the crowd.

Approaching 10 years out of school, basically with all outbound finished product experience. I really want to get a more 360 view of supply chain, but worried I’ve already pigeonholed myself a bit. An… more

Opinions on Newell Brands? I’ve been in Supply Chain for 5 years. Expected salary ranges?

What is the expected salary of a supply chain specialist in the sports industry? I am interested in making this shift but am wondering if the salary I was offered sounds about right.

Looking for any supply chain jobs (have served as a product analyst before) that are open in the Tampa or Miami areas. Know of anything?

Has anyone in this bowl had to use workers' comp? I have had the absolute worst time dealing with it and don't know if there is something I can do to make things better. It is bad enough that … more

What is the salary range that a new-grad should expect in supply chain? Are there any red flags that exist in regard to a company offering too high or too little for salary? What would those salary wa… more

How many people do you have on your team? My employer is not wanting to fill a couple of positions that existed before two of our team members put their two weeks in and I think we need that amount of… more

What sectors pay the best for the amount of work required? I am about to graduate and have had some offers in different industries but want to pick the best avenue for the best work load for the amoun… more

What are the best IoT courses to take?

Does anybody know of any companies looking to fill a planner position in the state of New York?

Does anyone have thoughts on pursuing supply chain certificates? My friend is studying for one because he believes it's the only way to advance his career (he also went to get a master's for the sam… more

Does your company implement a strict dress code for hair length, facial hair, or dress? My company is making a shift to more restricting and specific dress code policies. It feels like this is going t… more

What benefits does your company offer you? Are there any unique things? I am curious as to what businesses are offering because I am re-entering the workforce after some time spent at home with my kid… more

Anyone here work for Rolls Royce? Thoughts on the company as a whole? Thoughts on benefits?

Thanks!

What is the best thing that has happened to you at work in the past month? We need some more positivity in this bowl!

I've been wondering lately: How can we better advocate for our professional sector to create more positions in our department?

I'm looking into shifting out of my analyst position into something else - not in supply chain. Has anybody had experience with shifting into or shifting out of the supply chain sector into a comp… more

How many backup plans should one have to minimize risk when working with suppliers overseas? I would say 3 is reasonable and feasible...but maybe others would disagree?

What is the secret to being good at your job - wrong answers only ;)

Hey guys! I am starting a new position as risk manager next week and am slightly nervous. Do any other risk managers have any pieces of advice they are willing to share about making a smooth transitio… more

What do you spend more time doing for work, answering/making phone calls or answering/sending emails? To be honest, I am beyond tired of both.

I have SAP IBP implementation experience with quite big companies. As new tools like O9 or Kinaxis are getting market traction, is it good option to pursue career in SAP IBP? Also how much salary I can expe… more

Supply chain positions in Canada vs. the U.S. - anybody know the differences in pay, work load, expectations, etc.?

How important is it to know SQL, PBI, or Python to obtain a supply chain job? Is it better to know how to utilize some of all of them or really be proficient in one?

How often does work drama affect yours and your coworker's productivity? My workplace is absolutely bonkers right now and it is all because two coworkers started dating....and of course, it did no… more

Have you ever pursued contract work while also working for another company? Does that become too much of a gray area/too risky? My job is not paying as much as I would like, but I enjoy it. However, I… more

Would pursuing a MS in Management and Leadership be a good degree to complement my BS in SCM if I am wanting to work my way up into higher positions within a company? Or would anybody suggest a differ… more

How many of you work for a company that you completed an internship with prior to your employment? Is it really that common nowadays - especially in our industry?

Thinking about switching from a formal logistics role to procurement and am wondering if anybody else has done the same or has switched from procurement to logistics. Was it a more difficult or easier… more

Any company names that you enjoy/ed working for? Good culture. Good balance. Remote.

Thank you!