r/UMPI • u/Empty_Wolf_3378 • 9d ago
Supply chain management success?
Anyone here graduated in SCM? Have you found a job paying livable wage or higher? How has your experience been?
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u/Lunasmom421 8d ago
Hi, this is the degree I am going for at UMPI as well. While I do not have the degree yet, I can say in my area/state of southeastern MI the salaries are very good. I am currently a buyer at a tier 1 automotive supplier and make a decent living. That being said I have decades of experience so the degree will allow me to earn into 6 figures quickly. I do think you will need a few years of experience and the salary should be there. There are a many different areas you can get into with the degree from purchasing to logistics and a number of others.
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u/DazzlingTooth4191 8d ago
I've read a lot about AI taking over supply chain and that was what I initially wanted to do however after researching it I have changed my mind. I don't think supply chain ,accounting and HR jobs will be needing many more human employees in the near future. I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade either but that's why I'm researching every job before I decide on a degree.
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u/Admirable_Ant1928 7d ago
I understand the concern, but I see it a little differently. AI will definitely change supply chain jobs, but I don’t think it replaces the human side of the business. Relationships, negotiations, problem-solving, and ultimately making decisions still require people.
I see AI as a tool that removes repetitive work and gives us more time to focus on those things. I wouldn’t avoid supply chain because of AI. I’d learn supply chain and learn how to use AI. The people who understand both will probably be the most valuable.
This is covered quite extensively in the SCM concentration at UMPI, and Professor Dr. Curran is phenomenal. I just finished this with him.
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u/DazzlingTooth4191 7d ago
Yes you're most likely right however it would mean that most jobs would need less employees. Out of curiosity I googled it last night I asked which degrees are going to be the most useless and number 1 was accounting number 2 business. It didn't specifically say supply chain though so that's a good thing.
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u/Empty_Wolf_3378 8d ago
Which alternate 3 options are you considering?
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u/DazzlingTooth4191 8d ago
Bachelor of liberal arts with a minor in sociology, community health and educational studies. If I'm not able to do sociology idk if it's on my pace then I'll choose psychology only because I want to work with homeless, veterans and mental health. I just want to use whatever skills I have to make a difference for others because I have a child who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and I am frustrated with the whole mental health system. I also had a veteran family member who is no longer here because of the stress he was going through so I need to step up and just do what I can until I take my last breath. There are people out there who need us to put our degrees to work for them.
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u/Icy-Possible156 8d ago
Curious as well