Career
Supply chain expertise helps companies manage goods and services locally and around the globe.
The supply chain sector is expanding rapidly in Canada, and an educated workforce is recognized as vital to every successful company’s strategy.
Potential career opportunities in this sector include operations planner; purchasing agent; supply chain analyst; business process analyst; and warehouse, transportation and logistics co-ordinator positions in major Canadian companies. Graduates are well-positioned for a progressive career in management.
Whether it’s sourcing materials, manufacturing goods, or the warehousing and distribution of products, more than three quarters of a million Canadians already work in supply chain roles for private companies, governments, charities and other organizations. According to the Careers in Supply Chain website, more than 27,000 supply chain positions in Canada sit unfilled, and another 66,000 openings are anticipated each year for the next five years.