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Supply Chain Manager

Also known as: Logistics Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Director, Materials Manager

AI Impact Score

58/100

AI excels at demand forecasting and logistics optimization, but supply chain managers are critical for strategic vendor relationships, risk mitigation, and navigating disruptions that defy historical patterns.

$72k – $145k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

195,000

Total Jobs (US)

+8%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Demand forecasting from historical dataPurchase order generationRoutine supplier performance reportsInventory reorder calculations

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

Supply chain risk modelingScenario planning and simulationSupplier diversity analysisTransportation route optimization

Human-Safe Tasks (5)

Strategic supplier negotiationsCrisis management during disruptionsCross-functional leadershipNew supplier qualification and onboardingMake-vs-buy strategic decisions