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Supply Chain Managers in Connecticut

Supply Chain Managers in Connecticut

Considering working as a Supply Chain Managers in Connecticut? Here’s what the data says. Plan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.

What do Supply Chain Managers Make in Connecticut?

For a supply chain managers working in Connecticut, wages run about $103,500 per year (or roughly $49.76/hour).Earnings range from $58,990 at the 10th percentile to $172,570 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $58,990 $28.36
25th percentile $73,930 $35.54
Median (50th) $103,500 $49.76
75th percentile $135,110 $64.96
90th percentile $172,570 $82.97
Salary ranges for Supply Chain Managers in Connecticut

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Connecticut compared to the national average — is 1.05.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, supply chain managers earn a median of $138,103 per year ($66.40/hour), below the Connecticut median.

Supply Chain Managers earnings in Connecticut vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 374,282 supply chain managers across the United States. In Connecticut alone, around 2,440 people work in this role. That’s in line with the typical state median of 2,440.

Supply Chain Managers in Connecticut vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Supply Chain Managers

Top Connecticut Metros for Supply Chain Managers

The metro areas below employ the most supply chain managers in Connecticut.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT 940 $107,850
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT 530 $111,980
New Haven, CT 450 $96,810
Waterbury-Shelton, CT 220 $96,610
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT 100 $94,910

Top States for Supply Chain Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most supply chain managers work.

State Number Employed
California 31,480
Texas 29,200
Florida 13,170
Illinois 12,440
Ohio 8,560
New Jersey 8,230
Michigan 8,020
Pennsylvania 7,740
Georgia 6,760
North Carolina 6,480
New York 6,280
Tennessee 5,270
Massachusetts 4,320
Wisconsin 3,880
Minnesota 3,830
Indiana 3,560
Maryland 3,440
Washington 3,140
Arizona 3,100
Virginia 3,010

Highest-Paying States for Supply Chain Managers

These states pay the most for supply chain managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Delaware $150,590
District of Columbia $144,190
Washington $131,620
New Hampshire $128,070
Colorado $123,750
New Jersey $123,390
New York $121,310
Georgia $111,640
Alaska $109,770
Wyoming $108,070

Skills

The most important supply chain managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Judgment and Decision Making  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Coordination  4.0 / 5
0
5
Time Management  4.0 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Transportation  4.5 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.3 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.0 / 5
0
5
Economics and Accounting  3.8 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.8 / 5
0
5
Production and Processing  3.8 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Key abilities for supply chain managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
  • Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
  • Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
  • Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
  • Implement new or improved supply chain processes to improve efficiency or performance.
  • Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
  • Confer with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products.
  • Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.
  • Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.
  • Analyze information about supplier performance or procurement program success.
  • Monitor suppliers' activities to assess performance in meeting quality or delivery requirements.
  • Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

Work Activities

  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Working with Computers
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: MEDITECH software, Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Inventory management systems

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Business Administration & Management
  • Business & Commerce
  • Public Administration
  • Air Transportation

Careers similar to supply chain managers include:

Also Known As

Auto Parts Manager (Automotive Parts Manager), Demand Planning Manager, Global Supply Chain Director, Global Supply Chain Manager, Inventory Control Supervisor, Inventory Manager, Inventory Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Manufacturing Supply Chain Manager, Material Requirements Planning Manager, Materials Manager, Materials Planner, Parts Manager, Replenishment Manager, Solution Design and Analysis Manager.

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