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o what is the role of management in the supply chain ? Its mission can be summed up in three points: coordination of stakeholders, planning and the search for performance .

The supply chain, far from being automated, requires many human actions. The many stakeholders often have such a specialized role that they cannot themselves manage a schedule of their relationships with other parts of the supply chain. The coordination of workforces therefore depends on effective management, particularly in the field of electronic objects, when stakeholders are often delocalized or even isolated. The role of management will therefore be to minimize interruptions in the supply chain to increase its efficiency.

ategic planning of kenya phone data the different links in the chain. The strategic effort lies in the necessary forecasting and anticipation of needs and stocks. Effective planning will allow you to react quickly in the event of a link breaking down (for example, a supplier over which you have no control). But also to adapt to possible market fluctuations . These can have an influence on stock management and the speed with which production will have to be carried out. The role of management is therefore not to be taken by surprise.

Finally, supply chain management must constantly seek performance and improvement of its processes. From a human point of view first of all, by managing staff and ensuring their motivation , understanding of their task, their role , as well as allowing them to work in good conditions, with the most efficient tools . But also from a technical point of view. Management listens to feedback and keeps an eye on the various indicators that allow it to remedy failures, identify points for improvement, corrections. It is the role of management to propose, where appropriate, the adoption of new, more reliable and efficient technologies, with the aim of streamlining the supply chain and improving the final quality of a product, in addition to customer satisfaction. Supply chain management (often abbreviated to SCM ) is therefore not just a simple managerial activity.

Most in-demand supply chain jobs
The supply chain requires many operators to function. Many supply chain jobs have therefore appeared in recent years, and are becoming increasingly popular. They are accessible at different levels of study, from the BAC to the logistics and supply chain master's degree . As with most trade-related jobs, the experience acquired plays a significant role when applying for a position.

Probably the most well-known job to the public, the Logistics Manager is in charge of managing warehouses, transport, as well as receiving and shipping goods. He participates in the management of flows and stocks, supported by various service providers. He also has many responsibilities in terms of safety and quality.

The buyer has a very targeted role: that of the supply of raw materials and components from suppliers. He has a strategic role, because the profitability and fluidity of future operations will depend on his negotiation. Negotiation indeed, because he is responsible for finding raw materials at the best price, and has a certain freedom to negotiate the quantities. But he will have to take into consideration the analysts' forecasts concerning customer demand, so as not to clutter up stocks by wanting to order components at a good price, but in too large a quantity. The benefit thus obtained would be rendered null and void.

The production planner develops and maintains control over production schedules, taking into account sales forecasts. For this, he has various computer tools, which allow him to anticipate the production capacity of the chain for which he is responsible. He plays an important role in optimizing the use of resources.

The inventory manager has a dual responsibility: to optimize the available volume in relation to the products to be stored, in order to minimize the cost. He also has a role of alerting the buyer and other managers in the event of a shortage. Ideally, he seeks the tightest possible flow and the shortest storage time.

Finally, the supply chain analyst, which is a more data-oriented profession. The analyst is a data specialist who uses cutting-edge computer tools to collect and interpret a number of indicators. It allows demand forecasting or can detect a trend. It therefore has a fundamental role in the company's strategy at the supply chain level. Most large companies today recruit analysts in areas other than the supply chain, always with the same role of anticipation thro