My background is in education. Didn't work out, long story. I got a job in fast food, the owner thought "Hey, maybe she has organizational skills" and asked me to run his catering operation.
Basically, I need an end product at a specific location at a specific time. So I go person A and say, "I need your product at X time, start cooking at Y". Person B, "I need your product at X time, start putting it together at Z." I put it all together and get it out the door and delivered to where ever. There are also a few items specific to catering of which I manage the inventory.
My husband says I'm managing a supply chain. I'm not crazy nuts about food, I work part-time and make just over minimum wage.
I've been looking into supply chain jobs to see what kind of computer skills, education they are looking for. I'm seeing a lot of business degrees, which I am NOT willing to do at this time, but APICS (an association) offers certification programs.
Does anyone know if these programs are even reasonable for someone without a business degree (the website made it sound reasonable, but they want money for the courses)? Could they help me get my foot in the door for an entry or low-middle position?
http://news.google.com/news/search?um=1&cf=all&ned=us&hl=en&q=APICS&cf=all&scoring=n
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I wish I could answer your question Dianna, but unfortunately I can’t.
FReepers are a great resource and maybe someone will come to this thread and respond to your question.
ON THE INTERNET:
Are you looking for a SUPPLY CHAIN-related job?
Start here:
http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=supplychain&l=
http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-supplychain
You'll probably want to read the book twice to really get a feel for it. Someone once said to me that "Orlicky took a simple concept and made it complicated."