Supply Chain Manager

Productivity in motion

At the heart of supply chain operations, you’ll find the Supply Chain Manager. This critical position keeps activities flowing for companies, making sure products get in and out and services get scheduled and executed. If you have a knack for organization, productivity and efficiency, a career as a Supply Chain Manager could be your next big move.

Fast Facts

$66,412

Average Salary in Columbia, SC

$114,317

Experienced Earners Average Salary

1-4 years

Average Training Time

11%

Projected 5-Year Job Growth

#3

Undergrad Supply Chain Program in N. America, University of South Carolina

Gartner, 2022

#6

Graduate Supply Chain Program in N. America, University of South Carolina

Gartner, 2022

Procuring More Skills

Need a little help covering the costs of your training? Check out the scholarships available each year through the S.C. International Trade Conference to students enrolled at South Carolina educational institutions.

Once you’ve achieved your goal of becoming a Supply Chain Manager, there are ways to keep your edification moving forward, like through the Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

Featured Media

March 13, 2025

ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. selects Lexington County to establish first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – ALLTAPE Adhesive Manufacturing Inc. (ALLTAPE), a manufacturer of adhesive products, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $70 million investment will create 130 new jobs. Part of ATP Group and founded in Germany, ALLTAPE specializes in developing and manufacturing sustainable and solvent-free adhesive […]

January 15, 2025

Cardiff Products Corporation selects Lexington County for first South Carolina operation

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Cardiff Products Corporation (Cardiff Products), a beverage manufacturer, today announced it selects Lexington County to establish the company’s first South Carolina operation. The $99.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs. Founded in Canada in 2019, Cardiff Products is a family-owned business that specializes in producing high-quality beverages for the U.S. and Canadian markets. The […]