Certificate in Supply Chian Management

About Certificate in Supply Chian Management

• Introduction to Supply Chain Management: Understanding the role of supply chains in organizations, and exploring key concepts, terminology, and trends in supply chain management.
• Procurement and Supplier Management: Basics of procurement processes, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management to ensure quality and cost-effective sourcing.
• Inventory Management: Principles of inventory control, demand forecasting, and stock replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize carrying costs.
• Logistics and Transportation: Basics of transportation modes, freight forwarding, and transportation management to ensure timely delivery of goods to customers.
• Warehousing and Distribution: Overview of warehouse operations, storage systems, and distribution networks to facilitate efficient order fulfillment and materials handling.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Basics of supply chain coordination, demand-supply matching, and coordination mechanisms to enhance collaboration and efficiency across supply chain partners.

• Basic Procurement Skills: Understanding of procurement processes, supplier evaluation criteria, and negotiation techniques.
• Inventory Control Basics: Knowledge of inventory management principles, stock replenishment methods, and inventory optimization strategies.
• Logistics Fundamentals: Familiarity with transportation modes, routing principles, and basic logistics terminology.
• Warehouse Operations Basics: Overview of warehouse layout, storage systems, and basic materials handling techniques.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Understanding of supply chain coordination mechanisms, demand-supply matching, and collaboration strategies.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify basic supply chain issues, analyze root causes, and propose simple solutions.

• Procurement Assistant: Supporting procurement activities such as supplier research, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Inventory Clerk: Assisting with inventory control tasks, stock counting, and materials handling within warehouse environments.
• Logistics Coordinator: Coordinating transportation arrangements, tracking shipments, and managing basic logistics operations.
• Warehouse Associate: Performing basic warehouse tasks such as picking, packing, and shipping orders, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Supply Chain Assistant: Providing administrative support to supply chain teams, coordinating communication, and assisting with basic coordination tasks.

Entry Requirement for the Certificate in Supply Chian Management program

• KCSE D Plain
• Pass in Artisan Level where applicable;
• Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC