Supply Chain Management Professional
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Supply Chain Management Professional like?
Whether you’re looking for a role focused on data, business or communications, there are a wide range of career options available to you in the supply chain management sector. It covers distribution, purchasing, transport, storage, trading and more.
What's the qualification?
SCQF Level 11
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 11.
Your qualification includes:
Specialised SVQ units developing supply chain management skills and generalised units providing transferable career skills
The chance to obtain additional industry-based qualifications to enhance your employability
A range of work experience with the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals
Supply Chain Management at SCQF Level 11
What will I learn?
During your apprenticeship, you could learn how to:
Develop a logistics strategy for a company
Effectively lead an organisation, delegating tasks and responsibilities
Undertake research projects aimed at improving supply chain performance
Plan procurement, storage, transportation and distribution of supplies
Manage financial and organisational resources
Build strategic relationships with supply partners
Analyse supply chains to discover potential improvement opportunities
Depending on the units that you choose, you will also benefit from learning valuable career skills including: Negotiation skills
Project evaluation
Budget management
Business plan writing
Team leadership
Customer service
Marketing and advertising skills
These career skills are applicable to a wide range of employment sectors outside of the global sourcing and supply chain industry. These include business management, financial services, ICT and any other industry in which you would like to accelerate your career development.
Where could it take me?
This Professional Apprenticeship provides you with a vast range of possible career opportunities. You could develop your skills further in an academic setting or move on immediately to a career in the industry.
Further education: Continue your studies in Higher Education to develop your skills for the most complex logistical and supply chain management roles. Examples of suitable courses include degrees such as International Operations and Supply Chain Management and Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport qualifications.
Straight to work: Use your supply chain management qualification to secure management roles in the industry. After completing the apprenticeship, you could begin a career in jobs such as:
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Manager
Distribution Project Manager
Purchasing Manager
Warehouse Manager
Operations Director
Transportation Director
Entry requirements
You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience to a potential employer and have at least one of the following qualifications:
Modern Apprenticeship in Supply Chain Management (SCQF Level 7)
Technical Apprenticeship in Supply Chain Management (SCQF Level 8)
Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Supply Chain Management
CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
A degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Logistics or a related field
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
The minimum time to complete this Professional Apprenticeship is 12 months.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.