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| Attribute | Supply Chain Managers | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
|---|---|---|
| Career area | Management & Leadership | Management & Leadership |
| What it involves | Direct or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. | Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. |
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| Study routes | ||
| Typical training route | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected | Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification is commonly expected |
| Entry requirements | Degree mean grade C+. Representative minimum: Mathematics A/B at C or Business Studies C+ (programme wording varies). TVET Level 6 normally uses the KUCCPS diploma entry band. | Degree mean grade C+. Representative B.Com minimums: MAT A C+ or MAT B C (respectively); Business Studies C+. |
| Training duration | Degree: about 4 years; diploma/Level 6: about 2-3 years | Degree: about 4 years; diploma: about 2-3 years |
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| Employment type | ||
| Kenya demand | Medium - established occupation; actual Kenya demand varies by industry, region, seniority and economic cycle. | Medium - established occupation; actual Kenya demand varies by industry, region, seniority and economic cycle. |
| Outlook / AI impact | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented | Stable-to-growing / AI-augmented |
| Professional regulator | Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) | No single statutory professional regulator identified for this general title |
| Could this suit you? | May suit you if you enjoy leading people, making decisions and taking responsibility for results; useful strengths include Clear communication, Reading comprehension, Clear writing. | May suit you if you enjoy leading people, making decisions and taking responsibility for results; useful strengths include Reading comprehension, Listening, Clear writing. |
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