[qodef_blockquote text=”General Requirements” title_tag=”h4″]
- Strategic thinking & analytical skills
- Ability to understand international and functional management issues
- Leadership skills
- Information systems knowledge
- Ability to work in teams, strong EQ
- Strong oral and written communication skills
[qodef_blockquote text=”Skills required” title_tag=”h4″]
- Aptitude for numbers, critical analysis and problem solving
- Strategic thinking
- Quantitative skills, analysis and synthesis of data
- Entrepreneurial
- Creative / Ability to conceptualize
- Strong technical skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
- Client relationship building
- Project Management
- Specific industry experience/knowledge would be an asset
- Process improvement experience
- Experience developing and implementing strategy across multiple business groups
- Background in engineering and strong technical acumen in statistics / finance would be an asset
[qodef_blockquote text=”Type of Jobs” title_tag=”h4″]
- Procurement – Buyer/Planner, Supply Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Store/Warehouse Supervisor, Commodity Manager
- Operations – Inventory Manager, Materials Manager, Operations Manager/Analyst, Production Manager, Quality Manager
- Supply Chain & Logistics – Logistics Planner/Analyst/Coordinator/ Specialist, Supervisor, Warehouse and Distribution/ Team Lead, Supply Chain Analyst, eCommerce and Last Mile Manager
- Industry Experts – Supply Chain Consultant
[qodef_blockquote text=”Technical Preparation/Knowledge Building” title_tag=”h4″]
- Rotman Curriculum (see Rotman MBA Electives Guide) – Core Courses and Electives
- Knowledge in change management theory, statistics, strategy
- Excel Skills or Data Analytics Programs – particularly for roles involved in measurement analysis
- Project Management Skills – consider Project Management Certification/Training (e.g. Six Sigma)
- Knowledge of specific industry (e.g. If seeking a role in Operations at a hospital, have knowledge of the Healthcare Industry)
- Business Design and Innovation theories
[qodef_blockquote text=”Internal Resources” title_tag=”h4″]
[qodef_blockquote text=”External Resources” title_tag=”h4″]
- Industry Associations:
- Industry Magazines: