Supply Chain Management (Co-op)

Program Overview

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Logistics provides skills to improve an organization's operations and profitability. Graduates will be prepared for a variety of supply chain management roles, from entry-level to more senior positions, in service, manufacturing or government sectors. The program is available in a traditional in-class format or as a fully online (asynchronous) program, full-time or part-time. An optional paid co-op work term is available to provide valuable work experience.

Program Outline

Outline:

This one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Logistics will provide skills to improve an organization's operations and profitability as well as in-demand career opportunities in procurement, logistics, planning, inventory management, transportation, customer service, customs coordination and related supply chain processes. An optional paid co-op work term will provide you with valuable work experience for your resume. Pathway Opportunities for Career Success A common first level with our Operations Management post-grad will allow you to achieve two credentials in one year! This program has been approved for advanced standing toward attaining the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation. Image Image Available in a traditional in-class format with a September, January and May admission or as a fully online (asynchronous) supply chain management program, full-time or part-time, with September and January admission. Laptop requirements Please note, this program requires a laptop. It is recommended that students use a PC laptop vs. a Mac laptop, as Windows is required to be able to load program-specific software. For more information on specific requirements, visit the Laptop Requirements page on the Fanshawe CONNECTED website. Co-op Opportunities Previous Supply Chain Management students have received work terms in positions such as:  Purchasing Assistants,Logistics Interns, Production Planners, Inventory Coordinators, Distribution Administrators and Materials Coordinators / Expediters. Co-op positions have been with companies such as 3M, General Dynamics, Trojan UV, Nova Chemicals, Peavey Industries, City of London, Stryker, RCMP, Startech.com, Magna, Schaeffler Canada and Walmart. Career Information Graduates will be prepared for a variety of supply chain management roles, from entry-level to more senior positions, in service, manufacturing or government sectors, depending on prior education and work experience. Graduates will be in high demand in all functions of the supply chain positions such as buyer, purchasing assistant, logistics coordinator, inventory analyst,  transportation coordinator, material planner / expediter, production planner / scheduler, operations coordinator, warehouse supervisor and supply chain manager. Program Progression Fall Intake Fall Winter Summer Academic Level 1 Academic Level 2 Co-op Winter Intake Fall Winter Summer Academic Level 1 Academic Level 2 Co-op Summer Intake Fall Winter Summer Academic Level 1 Academic Level 2 Co-op Online Program Progression Fall Intake - Online Fall Winter Summer Academic Level 1 Academic Level 2 Co-op Winter Intake - Online Fall Winter Summer Academic Level 2 Off Academic Level 1 Co-op Learning Outcomes The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and supply chain design, functions, processes and roles, to guide decision-making, problem-solving and coordination of tasks; Determine the value added and financial implications of supply chain decisions and design on overall business profitability, efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction; Ensure supply chain activities and transactions are compliant with relevant legal, regulatory and contractual obligations, and industry and organization standards and policies for quality, health, safety, accountability, social and environmental responsibility; Use risk mitigation tools and strategies to inform supply chain management decisions; Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and public and private sector stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries; Contribute to the strategic planning and scheduling of material requirements, resource allocation and inventory for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns; Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within and between supply chains; Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within and between supply chains; Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications; Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and guide management decisions; Use leadership and communication skills to establish and manage strategic relationships with a diversity of stakeholders and support the achievement of business goals; Develop and apply ongoing strategies for personal, career and professional development. Related Programs Business - Supply Chain and Operations Business - Supply Chain and Operations (Co-Op) Business Administration - Leadership and Management Academic School Lawrence Kinlin School of Business Program Coordinator: Angela Reid-Regier, B.Eng., B.Ed., MBA, PMP Academic Advisor: Katie Helmeczy Pathways Transfer Opportunities Study & Work Abroad Specially-trained Fanshawe staff and students will tour you around the campus viewing key student spaces to provide you with a better understanding of the full student experience.Register for Open House

Careers:

Graduates will be prepared for a variety of supply chain management roles, from entry-level to more senior positions, in service, manufacturing or government sectors, depending on prior education and work experience. Graduates will be in high demand in all functions of the supply chain positions such as buyer, purchasing assistant, logistics coordinator, inventory analyst,  transportation coordinator, material planner / expediter, production planner / scheduler, operations coordinator, warehouse supervisor and supply chain manager.