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Supply Chain Managers

SOC 11-3071.04Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers supply chain management practice from entry-level operations support through executive leadership across warehousing, procurement, transportation, inventory control, and cross-functional coordination in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics environments.

Sources:O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.SkillsCrosswalkSkillsCrosswalk — O*NET enrichment + adjacency index. Opens in new tab.
Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Equipment and staffing requirements — identify and document under supervisor direction when planning material loading, unloading, or storage operations at a distribution facility.
  2. Inventory records and purchase orders — review and update using inventory management software under guidance in a warehouse or procurement environment.
  3. Transportation route options — research and compare basic cost data to support route selection decisions within an established supply chain team.
  4. Supply chain performance metrics — locate, record, and summarize predefined KPIs such as product cost or on-time delivery in spreadsheet software under direction.
  5. Supply chain process documentation — assist in drafting standard operating procedures for new or improved workflows under the supervision of a senior manager.
  6. Cross-functional coordination procedures — support development of communication protocols between supply chain and departments such as sales or finance by gathering relevant data.
  7. Demand forecasts — compile historical sales and inventory data to assist supply chain planners in creating near-term supply plans using ERP software.
  8. Inventory analysis reports — generate standard reports from database query tools to help identify excess stock or shortage risks in a distribution center.
  9. Vendor communications — draft routine written correspondence and track follow-up items using office suite and calendar software under managerial oversight.
  10. Scheduling and logistics calendars — maintain and update shipment and delivery schedules in calendar and scheduling software to support team coordination activities.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Equipment and staffing levels — determine and recommend appropriate allocations for material movement operations at a mid-sized warehousing or fulfillment facility with reduced oversight.
  2. Purchasing and inventory control activities — manage routine procurement cycles, material requirements planning runs, and receiving workflows using MRP and ERP software in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
  3. Transportation route optimization — evaluate and select shipment consolidation or warehousing distribution strategies to reduce freight costs across a regional supplier network.
  4. Performance metric dashboards — configure and maintain supply chain KPI dashboards tracking product cost, quality, and cycle time using business intelligence and spreadsheet tools.
  5. Supply chain process improvements — implement documented process changes to warehouse or procurement workflows and monitor early performance outcomes in a logistics operation.
  6. Cross-functional coordination — apply established procedures to align supply chain activities with production scheduling, sales forecasting, and quality assurance teams on routine projects.
  7. Supply planning collaboration — confer regularly with demand planners and category managers to refine near-term supply plans and flag material availability risks in a B2B environment.
  8. Inventory turn analysis — analyze current inventory data to identify slow-moving stock, recommend reorder point adjustments, and reduce carrying costs in a distribution center.
  9. Supplier negotiation support — participate in vendor negotiations for freight and materials contracts, applying knowledge of transportation economics and company cost targets.
  10. ERP data integrity — monitor and correct supply chain master data records within enterprise resource planning and inventory management systems to ensure accurate reporting.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Equipment and staffing optimization — autonomously determine resource requirements and adjust staffing models to meet variable throughput demands across multiple warehouse or logistics sites.
  2. End-to-end supply chain management — independently oversee strategic purchasing, inventory control, materials requirements planning, and distribution operations across a complex multi-site supply network.
  3. Multi-modal transportation strategy — design and execute route consolidation and carrier mix strategies that maximize cost efficiency and service levels across domestic and international freight lanes.
  4. Supply chain performance framework — define, validate, and continuously refine a comprehensive set of metrics covering cost, quality, lead time, and supplier performance for an enterprise supply chain.
  5. Process improvement leadership — lead cross-functional teams in diagnosing supply chain inefficiencies, piloting lean or Six Sigma solutions, and scaling successful process changes organization-wide.
  6. Integrated functional coordination — develop and govern formal coordination procedures that synchronize supply chain operations with sales, marketing, finance, production, and quality assurance across business units.
  7. Demand and supply planning — lead collaborative planning sessions with supply chain planners and commercial stakeholders to build robust supply plans that balance service levels and inventory investment.
  8. Advanced inventory optimization — apply statistical analysis and scenario modeling to redesign inventory policies, substantially improving inventory turns and reducing waste across a multi-echelon network.
  9. Complex problem resolution — apply systems analysis and deductive reasoning to diagnose and resolve non-routine supply disruptions, such as supplier failures or port delays, with minimal escalation.
  10. Technology solution deployment — evaluate, configure, and drive adoption of supply chain software platforms including ERP, MRP, and inventory management tools across functional user groups.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Supply chain strategy — set the long-range strategic direction for end-to-end supply chain operations, aligning sourcing, logistics, and inventory investment with corporate growth and profitability objectives.
  2. Organizational capability building — design and lead supply chain talent development programs, mentoring managers and planners to build enterprise-wide competency in procurement, logistics, and operations.
  3. Enterprise performance governance — establish and institutionalize a supply chain performance measurement system that drives accountability, benchmarking, and continuous improvement at the executive leadership level.
  4. Network design leadership — direct large-scale supply chain network redesign initiatives, including facility footprint decisions, make-versus-buy analysis, and global sourcing strategy across international markets.
  5. Cross-enterprise integration — forge and govern formal collaboration frameworks between supply chain and executive stakeholders in finance, commercial, operations, and technology to ensure aligned business outcomes.
  6. Strategic supplier relationships — lead executive-level supplier partnerships and contract negotiations that secure competitive advantage in cost, quality, innovation, and supply continuity at a global scale.
  7. Innovation and technology roadmap — define the organization's supply chain technology investment strategy, sponsoring adoption of advanced platforms such as AI-driven demand sensing, ERP modernization, and digital twin modeling.
  8. Risk and resilience architecture — develop and institutionalize enterprise supply chain risk management frameworks that ensure business continuity under geopolitical, environmental, or market disruption scenarios.
  9. Culture of operational excellence — champion a culture of data-driven decision making, integrity, and achievement orientation across the supply chain organization to drive sustainable performance improvement.
  10. Board and executive communication — synthesize complex supply chain performance, risk, and opportunity data into clear, authoritative recommendations for executive leadership, board committees, and external stakeholders.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.
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How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-generated demand summaries — reviews AI-produced overviews of inventory levels and shipment statuses to build baseline familiarity with supply chain data, while confirming outputs against source systems WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Routine report drafting — prompts an AI assistant to draft standard supplier performance or inventory status reports, then edits for accuracy before distribution.
Developing
  1. Transportation route analysis — delegates initial route-optimization queries to an AI tool, reviewing suggested consolidation options against cost and lead-time constraints before finalizing selections Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Staffing and equipment estimation — uses AI-generated staffing models as a starting point for load and unload scheduling decisions, adjusting outputs based on operational context and floor-level knowledge Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Supplier communication drafting — directs an AI assistant to compose purchase order communications and follow-up correspondence, reviewing tone and terms before sending WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Performance metrics development — instructs an AI tool to propose KPI frameworks for supply chain factors such as cost, quality, and lead time, then critically evaluates and refines the metrics against strategic objectives Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Process improvement scoping — assigns AI-assisted gap analysis of current supply chain workflows, synthesizes the output with cross-functional team input to prioritize efficiency initiatives Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. Inventory planning augmentation — integrates AI-generated demand forecasts into material requirements planning cycles, applying judgment to override AI recommendations when market signals or supplier risks warrant Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  4. Vendor negotiation preparation — tasks an AI assistant with compiling market pricing benchmarks and supplier scorecards, then uses the synthesized brief to lead negotiation strategy discussions.
Advanced
  1. End-to-end AI orchestration — designs multi-step AI agent workflows spanning demand sensing, procurement triggers, and logistics coordination, retaining final decision authority on risk trade-offs and strategic supplier relationships Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Automation boundary governance — establishes organizational protocols that define which supply chain decisions are delegable to AI tools versus which require human judgment, embedding those boundaries into standard operating procedures Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. Cross-functional AI literacy leadership — coaches procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams on effective prompting and critical evaluation of AI outputs, raising the collective capability for human-technology interaction across the supply chain function WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Time Management
Score: 59.2 / 100
precision: category_estimate
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication15 statements
Emerging
  1. Supplier communication basics — drafts purchase order inquiries and shipment status requests using standard templates to maintain vendor correspondence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inventory report narration — summarizes stock level data in written format for review by supervisors within routine reporting cycles O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Internal briefing participation — listens actively during cross-functional meetings with sales, finance, and production teams to capture supply chain requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Demand forecast communication — conveys material requirements planning outputs to supply chain planners using clear quantitative language during planning reviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Carrier negotiation dialogue — discusses transportation rate structures and route options with freight providers using industry-specific terminology O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional reporting — prepares written summaries of inventory turns, waste reduction progress, and service levels for distribution to adjacent departments Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Vendor performance feedback — delivers structured verbal assessments of supplier quality and delivery compliance during quarterly business reviews O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Supply chain metrics presentation — presents KPI dashboards covering cost, quality, and delivery performance to executive stakeholders, adapting technical detail to audience expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Process change documentation — authors clear standard operating procedures for new or improved supply chain processes, ensuring comprehension across warehouse, procurement, and logistics teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis communication — conveys supply disruption risks and mitigation options to operations leadership under time pressure with accurate, actionable information Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Customer service escalation dialogue — communicates product availability constraints and resolution timelines to key accounts, balancing transparency with relationship preservation O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Strategic supply chain narrative — constructs and delivers board-level presentations linking supply chain transformation initiatives to organizational financial outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-enterprise communication architecture — designs communication protocols governing information flow between supply chain and all functional areas including sales, marketing, finance, and quality assurance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry thought leadership — authors white papers or conference presentations on supply chain optimization methodologies, establishing organizational credibility in the field Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Mentored communication development — coaches junior supply chain analysts in translating quantitative logistics data into persuasive business cases for leadership audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership13 statements
Emerging
  1. Staffing recommendation — identifies equipment and personnel needs for loading, unloading, and storage operations and escalates recommendations to operations supervisors Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Process improvement initiative — volunteers to document inefficiencies in receiving or warehousing workflows and proposes corrective steps to team leads Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Team coordination ownership — directs day-to-day activities of warehouse and logistics staff to meet shipping schedules and inventory accuracy targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Procurement decision accountability — takes responsibility for vendor selection outcomes and adjusts sourcing strategies when supplier performance falls below defined metrics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional liaison role — leads coordination meetings between supply chain planning and production scheduling teams to align material availability with manufacturing timelines O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Supply chain process implementation — leads deployment of new inventory management or transportation optimization processes, managing change resistance across affected teams Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Performance metric governance — defines and enforces KPIs for product cost, quality, and delivery across the supply chain function, holding team members accountable to targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Strategic purchasing oversight — directs tactical and strategic purchasing operations, ensuring alignment with organizational cost and availability objectives O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Supply chain talent development — coaches procurement coordinators and logistics analysts through performance cycles, identifying stretch assignments to accelerate capability growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supply chain strategy leadership — sets multi-year supply chain network design strategy, aligning transportation, warehousing, and procurement functions with enterprise growth plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational transformation stewardship — leads enterprise-wide supply chain restructuring efforts, building stakeholder coalitions across finance, operations, and executive leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Succession pipeline development — identifies and systematically develops high-potential supply chain professionals into management roles through structured mentorship and progressive responsibility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Industry benchmarking leadership — represents the organization in supply chain industry consortia, importing best practices and influencing internal capability standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition11 statements
Emerging
  1. Decision reflection practice — reviews personal procurement and routing decisions after outcomes are known, identifying reasoning gaps for future improvement Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning gap identification — recognizes limitations in understanding of transportation economics or inventory modeling and seeks targeted training to address deficiencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical strategy monitoring — tracks own accuracy in demand forecasting and inventory analysis over time, adjusting estimation approaches when patterns of error emerge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias recognition in sourcing — identifies when supplier familiarity or anchoring biases influence vendor evaluation and applies structured scoring criteria to counteract them Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Planning process evaluation — assesses the effectiveness of personal supply planning approaches after disruption events and updates mental models accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Supply chain judgment calibration — systematically compares forecasted versus actual supply chain outcomes across cost, quality, and delivery dimensions to refine decision-making frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cognitive load management — structures complex multi-supplier, multi-mode logistics decisions into staged analytical steps to maintain reasoning quality under operational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Systems thinking self-assessment — evaluates own ability to model second-order supply chain effects and pursues simulation or scenario-planning tools to strengthen systemic reasoning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling for teams — teaches supply chain analysts to monitor their own forecasting assumptions and flag cognitive errors before recommendations escalate to leadership Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Strategic reflection discipline — conducts structured after-action reviews of major supply chain initiatives, extracting transferable learning and updating organizational decision playbooks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Learning architecture design — builds a personal and team-level continuous learning system that connects supply chain performance data to targeted skill and knowledge development Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking12 statements
Emerging
  1. Inventory data interpretation — reads and interprets inventory reports to identify basic stock imbalances requiring replenishment or reduction actions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Route option comparison — evaluates two or more transportation routes against cost and delivery time criteria to support initial routing recommendations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Supplier performance analysis — evaluates vendor delivery, quality, and cost data against defined benchmarks to identify underperforming suppliers and recommend corrective actions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Root cause identification — investigates the underlying drivers of stockout or overstock conditions by tracing demand signals, lead times, and procurement decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Assumption challenging in demand plans — questions optimistic demand assumptions in supply plans by cross-referencing sales forecasts with historical consumption patterns Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-variable route optimization — analyzes shipment consolidation, carrier capacity, and delivery window data simultaneously to select transportation strategies that maximize economy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Make-or-buy evaluation — applies structured cost-benefit analysis to sourcing decisions, weighing total landed cost, supplier risk, and internal capability constraints Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Systems evaluation for process redesign — assesses end-to-end supply chain process performance against efficiency and customer service benchmarks to identify redesign priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Risk-adjusted decision making — incorporates supply disruption probability and impact assessments into procurement and inventory decisions, avoiding single-source dependencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supply chain network modeling critique — evaluates competing network design proposals using quantitative modeling outputs and exposes hidden assumptions that distort total cost comparisons Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Strategic trade-off arbitration — applies systems-level critical analysis to resolve conflicts between cost minimization, service level targets, and sustainability constraints in supply chain design Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Evidence standard setting — establishes organizational standards for the quality of data and analysis required before supply chain process changes or major sourcing decisions are approved Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration12 statements
Emerging
  1. Cross-department information sharing — contributes inventory availability data to joint planning sessions with production and sales teams during regular coordination meetings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Warehouse team cooperation — works alongside receiving and storage staff to ensure accurate material handling procedures are followed during inbound shipment processing O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Integrated planning participation — collaborates with supply chain planners, production schedulers, and demand managers to build consensus supply plans that balance availability and cost Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Vendor relationship co-development — works jointly with procurement and quality assurance teams to establish supplier performance improvement plans O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Finance partnership in sourcing — coordinates with finance to align procurement commitments with budget constraints and cash flow planning cycles O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-functional process integration — leads collaborative design sessions with sales, marketing, finance, and production to develop supply chain coordination procedures that serve all stakeholder needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. 3PL partnership management — maintains collaborative working relationships with third-party logistics providers, jointly resolving service failures and co-designing performance improvement initiatives O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict navigation in supply planning — mediates competing priorities between sales demand for product availability and finance constraints on inventory investment during S&OP cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Multi-site coordination — aligns supply chain activities across geographically distributed warehouses and distribution centers through structured collaboration protocols O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supply chain ecosystem orchestration — builds and sustains collaborative networks spanning Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, logistics partners, and internal business units to create end-to-end supply chain resilience Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Collaborative capability building — designs cross-functional training programs that equip sales, production, and finance teams to engage effectively in supply chain planning processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry collaboration leadership — participates in industry supply chain working groups to co-develop standards and share disruption-response intelligence benefiting the broader sector Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character12 statements
Emerging
  1. Procurement ethics adherence — follows organizational purchasing policies and supplier code of conduct requirements in all vendor interactions, avoiding conflicts of interest Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Data accuracy accountability — reports inventory discrepancies and receiving errors honestly rather than adjusting records to mask performance shortfalls Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Vendor fairness commitment — applies consistent evaluation criteria across all supplier assessments, avoiding favoritism in sourcing decisions regardless of relationship history Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Operational error ownership — acknowledges procurement or logistics decisions that contributed to supply failures and participates constructively in corrective action planning Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Confidentiality stewardship — protects sensitive supplier pricing, contract terms, and strategic sourcing plans from unauthorized disclosure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Ethical sourcing enforcement — upholds labor, environmental, and quality standards in supplier selection, terminating relationships with vendors who violate compliance requirements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent performance reporting — presents supply chain KPI results to leadership accurately, including unfavorable data, rather than selectively reporting favorable metrics Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder trust maintenance — follows through consistently on commitments made to internal partners and external suppliers, building a reputation for reliability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Conflict-of-interest disclosure — proactively identifies and discloses situations where personal relationships with vendors could compromise the integrity of sourcing decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical supply chain culture leadership — establishes and enforces organizational norms for ethical procurement, supplier treatment, and data integrity across the supply chain function Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Accountability modeling — publicly owns the outcomes of supply chain strategy decisions, including failures, creating a team culture where accountability is expected at all levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Sustainability integrity — embeds verified environmental and social responsibility standards into supply chain design, ensuring compliance is audited rather than assumed Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity12 statements
Emerging
  1. Alternative routing exploration — generates non-standard transportation route or carrier combination ideas during shipment planning to test whether conventional assumptions limit cost efficiency Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Inventory reduction ideation — proposes creative approaches to reduce slow-moving stock, such as vendor-managed inventory or consignment arrangements Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Process improvement prototyping — designs and tests small-scale modifications to warehouse receiving or material movement workflows to validate efficiency gains before full rollout Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Shipment consolidation innovation — develops novel load consolidation schemes combining previously separate shipments to reduce transportation cost without degrading delivery performance O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Supplier development creativity — proposes unconventional supplier partnership structures, such as collaborative forecasting programs, to improve availability while reducing inventory investment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Supply chain process reinvention — designs and implements fundamentally redesigned procurement or logistics workflows that eliminate waste and improve throughput beyond incremental optimization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Network configuration innovation — develops non-traditional distribution network configurations, such as cross-docking or flow-through facilities, to serve new market requirements economically O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Digital tool application — introduces emerging supply chain technologies such as predictive analytics or IoT-based inventory tracking to solve persistent visibility problems Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Demand signal creativity — identifies unconventional leading indicators of demand shifts, such as point-of-sale sell-through or social sentiment data, to improve supply plan responsiveness O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Supply chain business model innovation — conceives and pilots new supply chain operating models, such as circular supply chains or direct-to-consumer fulfillment networks, that create competitive differentiation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Creative problem-solving culture — institutionalizes structured ideation methods, such as design sprints or reverse logistics hackathons, within the supply chain organization Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-industry innovation transfer — imports breakthrough supply chain practices from adjacent industries and adapts them to the organization's specific operational context Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset12 statements
Emerging
  1. Learning from supply failures — treats stockouts or delivery failures as learning opportunities, analyzing what went wrong rather than attributing outcomes to external factors alone Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Training engagement — actively participates in supply chain software training and industry certification programs to build foundational competence in new tools Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Feedback integration in planning — incorporates critique from demand planners and production managers into revised supply planning approaches without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stretch assignment acceptance — volunteers for supply chain improvement projects outside current expertise, such as transportation network redesign, to accelerate capability growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Disruption recovery learning — documents lessons from supply chain disruptions and applies them systematically to contingency planning processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous improvement ownership — pursues ongoing refinement of inventory management and procurement processes, treating current performance as a baseline rather than a ceiling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Technology adoption persistence — works through initial productivity losses when implementing new supply chain management systems, maintaining focus on long-term capability gains Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Performance benchmark pursuit — proactively compares organizational supply chain metrics against industry benchmarks and designs improvement plans to close identified gaps Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Peer learning cultivation — actively solicits insights from supply chain peers in other organizations and applies transferable practices to improve internal operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational learning architecture — builds systematic after-action review and knowledge-sharing processes that convert supply chain experience into institutional capability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovation risk tolerance modeling — demonstrates willingness to pilot unproven supply chain approaches, normalizing intelligent risk-taking and learning from pilot failures across the team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry evolution mastery — continuously develops expertise in emerging supply chain disciplines such as circular logistics, nearshoring strategy, or AI-driven demand sensing, ahead of organizational need Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness12 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management in monitoring — maintains focused attention on inventory and shipment tracking dashboards during high-volume periods without losing sight of exception signals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Reactive decision pause — slows decision process during supply disruptions to gather available information before committing to a corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Stress regulation during peak periods — manages personal stress responses during high-demand seasons or supply crises, maintaining analytical clarity and professional composure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Prioritization intentionality — consciously distinguishes between urgent and important supply chain tasks during periods of competing demands, avoiding reactive task-switching Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Stakeholder interaction presence — gives full attention to supplier negotiations and cross-functional planning meetings, avoiding distraction by parallel operational demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Deliberate decision-making under uncertainty — applies intentional analytical discipline when evaluating high-stakes sourcing or routing decisions, resisting pressure to decide before information is sufficient Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in supplier conflict — manages frustration and impatience during difficult vendor performance conversations, maintaining a problem-solving orientation rather than an adversarial stance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Workload awareness — monitors personal and team workload levels proactively, redistributing priorities before fatigue-driven errors emerge in inventory or logistics operations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Meeting quality stewardship — structures supply chain planning meetings with clear agendas and time boundaries, sustaining participant focus on decision-relevant content Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful leadership modeling — demonstrates sustained emotional regulation and intentional communication during enterprise-wide supply chain disruptions, anchoring team stability Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational attention culture — designs supply chain team operating rhythms and meeting cadences that protect deep analytical work time from reactive interruption Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Contemplative risk assessment — institutes deliberate pause-and-reflect practices in major supply chain strategy decisions, ensuring teams avoid confirmation bias and groupthink Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude12 statements
Emerging
  1. Disruption persistence — continues working supply chain problem resolution through extended disruptions such as carrier failures or supplier delays without withdrawing from the challenge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Uncertainty tolerance — maintains productive work output during periods of demand volatility or constrained supply when clear solutions are not immediately available Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Recovery orientation after failure — returns quickly to constructive action following a significant inventory management error or missed delivery commitment, focusing on remediation rather than dwelling on the setback Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained negotiation endurance — persists through multi-round supplier contract negotiations without conceding critical terms prematurely under time or relationship pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Ambiguity navigation — continues to make sound procurement and logistics decisions in the absence of complete demand or supply data, accepting manageable risk rather than stalling Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Crisis supply chain management — sustains effective leadership and decision-making through extended supply chain crises such as port shutdowns, natural disasters, or supplier insolvency events Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational change perseverance — drives multi-month supply chain process transformation efforts to completion despite resistance from affected stakeholders and operational setbacks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cost pressure resilience — maintains commitment to quality and service standards when organizational pressure to cut supply chain costs escalates, advocating for balanced trade-off decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  4. Difficult supplier relationship management — persists in performance improvement dialogue with chronically underperforming but strategically critical suppliers rather than accepting the status quo Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise resilience leadership — leads the organization's response to systemic supply chain disruptions, sustaining strategic clarity and team morale across months of uncertainty and recovery Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Fortitude culture building — establishes organizational norms that celebrate persistence through supply chain adversity, destigmatize failure, and reward recovery over avoidance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-horizon transformation commitment — sustains multi-year supply chain network redesign or digital transformation programs through leadership changes, market shifts, and implementation obstacles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Auto Parts Manager (Automotive Parts Manager) · Demand Planning Manager · Global Supply Chain Director · Global Supply Chain Manager · Inventory Control Supervisor · Inventory Manager · Inventory Supervisor · Logistics Supervisor · Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager · Material Requirements Planning Manager · Materials Manager · Materials Planner
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O*NET skills
Time ManagementSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringSystems EvaluationComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingWritingNegotiationSystems AnalysisManagement of Material ResourcesActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionManagement of Personnel ResourcesInstructingService OrientationMathematicsLearning Strategies
Knowledge domains
TransportationAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEconomics and AccountingCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingPersonnel and Human ResourcesMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsSales and Marketing
Abilities
Written ExpressionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingSpeech ClarityCategory Flexibility
Work styles
DependabilityAttention to DetailAdaptabilityLeadership OrientationIntegrityAchievement Orientation
Technology
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareObject or component oriented development softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareInventory management softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareMedical softwareData base user interface and query softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
  2. Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
  3. Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
  4. Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
  5. Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
  6. Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
  7. Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
  8. Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
CIP education codes
44.040144.040349.010149.010452.010152.020152.020352.0209

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