Buyer/planners are essential to an organization’s front-line supply chain. They are responsible for planning, material management, product life cycle and service design. This role provides significant experience in many supply chain functions and the opportunity to develop skills in both business-t0-business and business-to-consumer activities.
If you’re looking for a way to advance your career and become a certified expert in your field, consider an APICS certification. Based on results from the annual ASCM Supply Chain Salary and Career report, supply chain managers with an APICS certification reported earning more than their counterparts without a certification.
It pays to earn an APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification.