Manage operations and your career
MS in Supply Chain Management career prospects
We’re here to help you get from point A to point B in your career.
If you’re ready for the challenge of finding the most efficient ways to provide the world with the things they need to get life done — in the most ethical and sustainable manner — this program is for you.
To find that dream job, partner with WashU’s Center for Career Engagement. The center is dedicated to helping all students find meaningful, successful professional careers. The center provides coaching, skills training, career planning, and access to a global community of business leaders, recruiters, influencer networks, and WashU alumni.
An Olin MS in Supply Chain pays off
$60,000
median base salary
67%
employment rate
USA
$3,500
median monthly internship salary
for specialized master's students
52%
employed in North America
for specialized master's students seeking employment
Personalized Professional Development
At WashU, you find career guidance tailored to your needs and interests.
Career Search
We help you break down your career search process into small, manageable tasks so you’re able to seize an opportunity when a potential internship or job presents itself.
Coaching Teams
Work one-on-one with a Certified Career Management Coach while at WashU Olin and after graduation. Gain confidence so throughout your job search you can network, interview and evaluate offers and pursue the best opportunities for your skill set and ambitions.
Customized Curriculum
Partner with your academic advisor and career coach to optimize your studies and get the most out of your WashU education. Use self-assessment tools to get a clear sense of what you want to do next, where you want your career to take you and how you can best meet your professional goals.
Career-oriented clubs
There are many clubs relevant to careers in supply chain management, including clubs created specifically for MSSCM students. Consider joining the Supply Chain and Operations Association and the Association for Supply Chain Management.
Learn more about student clubsLife after Olin
WashU Olin’s name is known by companies the world over for our commitment to Values Based, Data Driven™ leadership. However you chart your professional path, you’ll be in exceptional company. And remember, as an Olin alum, you receive lifelong career coaching and support.
Employers that hire
Boeing Co., Deloitte, Express Scripts Holding Company, Tesla Motors, Dow Chemical Company, MA Labs
Employment by function
See how our graduates put their degrees and skills to work by job function.
| Function | % of graduates |
|---|---|
| Operations/logistics | 71% |
| Business/data analytics | 14% |
| Other | 15% |
Job Titles
- Inventory Analyst
- Global Logistics Analyst
- Customer Demand Planner
- Procurement Specialist
- Supply Chain Strategist
- Systems Project Manager
- SAP/SCM Consultant
Desired Skills
- Verbal/Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Business Ethics
Charting your path
Career coaches guide you on a path to professional success. Better understand your goals, tell your story, narrow your search and secure a position.
Learn more about career servicesInterested in Recruiting Olin Students?
We invite you to partner with us to develop an individualized recruitment strategy to attract and engage the right candidates for your positions.
Contact Us
Graduate Admissions
Olin Business School - Knight Hall
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Office Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.