My background is from MSU in SCM. Basically, buyer, planner, manufacturing resource scheduler, sourcing, procurement. Anything from production to the end user u will be in charged. I have CPM and CPIM. I use to work for Lockheed Martin a defense contractor in the Bay Area for the last 6 years. So from experience stand point. You will be the gate keeper for the company to reduce cost and improve efficiency. Great communication skills is essential. Hopefully that will help u.
It really helps me. I'm the supply chain guy for several years, and I'm now the demand planner. Actually, I'm working on the cpim, and so far I have passed 3 courses. I get two MBA offers, one is msu, and the other is Bu. Per my career, I select msu. Thank you for your inputs.