Supply Chain Career Tips with Mark Powell - from Miner to CEO

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[@andrewscarlett2225]

You have to start getting experience as soon as you can. I myself only have an associate's degree. I took advantage of opportunities as they presented to me. I was a small business owner (lawn care and landscaping) and got all my credentials to become a firefighter too. While i was doing those i was also working in a warehouse. I first started as a day shift picker, then promoted to receiving (better schedule with my business and school work) then i was promoted again moving to night shift as a lead/supervisor. After doing that for a little while, through the merits of my hard work and networking i was afforded an opportunity to be the first operations manager assisting with the launch of the flagship facility for a major petfood ecommerce company. Now I am in charge of all inbound, outbound, inventory control, safety, supplychain, some purchasing and procurement, as well as facilities for a medical device manufacturer. My goal is ideally COO/GM/Director of Ops/VP of Ops. Ultimately it would depend on who that is with as every company has a different definition for each of those titles within the scope and scale of their company and the associated industry. Along that journey i hope to get my bachelors completed and hopefully an MBA, but for now I rely on my networking, attention to detail, and passion for continual operational improvement.

[@supplychainsecrets]

Well done. Focus, determination, hard work...........

[@petermwambura9985]

I'm a final year Supply Chain Management student at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and technology in Kenya, in a country that holds so much potential, i plan to incorporate green supply chain practices and renewable energy to sustain the furture, really enjoyed the interview with Mark Powell.

[@supplychainsecrets]

You sound like a guy to watch for the future!

[@apoorvrao123]

Thank you Rob & Mark, I am in Supply Chain career for around 3 years and didn't knew if my future ahead will grow our not. But now I have gained confidence in this. Thank you so much for that.

[@supplychainsecrets]

It's a great industry. Go for it! 🙂

[@mitulpatel2365]

Hi, Mitul from India and i works as an ERP Consultant. I just scrolling blog on 60 supply chain channels and this one is really interesting. Mark's conclusion is really insightful, specially i think 'Learning Mindset' and 'Education opens the door'.

[@supplychainsecrets]

Glad you like the channel, Mark's tips are great aren't they?

[@leoteaco412]

Great video! Great to hear experiences from someone like him and Rob!

[@supplychainsecrets]

Glad you liked it!

[@kevinespartinez3404]

New subscribere here, I just recently promoted to SCM from Manufacturing. Hoping to learn more on your channel!

[@supplychainsecrets]

Welcome aboard!

[@stevealder-goad2756]

great to see a familiar face. I had the pleasure working for a Mark for a period at The Warehouse Group. Very inspiring and educational.

[@supplychainsecrets]

Yes, a great guy.

[@supplychainsecrets]

At what 'stage' are you in your Business Career? Did you find Mark's tips useful?

[@gregoryyika4874]

I'm a final year logistics student at the University of Johannesburg. Hoping to more blaze a trail like Mark did. What I took is to grasp opportunities as they arise.

[@supplychainsecrets]

@@gregoryyika4874 Yep. Don't wait till you are 100% ready.........take those opportunities.

[@jamesdavies7128]

In the UK, and I'm considering a supply chain management degree. Do you think this would be a good idea to help get me into the industry?

[@supplychainsecrets]

@@jamesdavies7128 Of course, good idea.

[@paldenlama2972]

Supply chain MBA necessary?

[@rinobelgium9198]

Hello, I've worked for diferent kind of companies here in mexico, recently found your Channel and I appreciate you can share your knowledge about supply chain, sorry for my english. BR 😎

[@supplychainsecrets]

De nada. Glad to help. Your English is a lot better than my Spanish!

[@nishithdesai7374]

Hey i am from india. M doing PGDM now. But i wanna make my career in this industry and i would like to ask u a couple of questions regarding masters in supply chain. Which country is the best to learn about suplly chain management and have good job opportunities ??

[@supplychainsecrets]

There are many good courses around the World, it would be hard to pick... Regarding countries, the Visa is probably the biggest challenge.

[@mohammedshuhaib9858]

I am currently working in Logistics but i want to improve myself. I have done Bachelor’s in Business Administration. What sort of certifications and courses do i have to need to improve myself in Logistics Operations

[@supplychainsecrets]

A hard question. It really depends on the type of roles you want to undertake and the what certifications are well recognised in your country.

[@mohammedshuhaib9858]

@@supplychainsecrets i want to focus on operations

[@supplychainsecrets]

@@mohammedshuhaib9858 OK, So have a look at courses and certifications in your area. Though maybe you don't need any to get started?

[@mohammedshuhaib9858]

Thanks for the response. Is there any tips that you can give me? What is your opinion of moving to Australia for my Logistics career.

[@AK-cd3bp]

Which country is the best for scm masters(post graduation)? And which country has the most scope for scm jobs?

[@supplychainsecrets]

Impossible question, sorry. Too many factors involved.

[@Shoegazings]

Clearly, an English speaking country considering that most of the times you need the local language to work with suppliers or to advance negotiation. Communication is very important and if you can't handle a good knowledge of the local business language (let it be German, Nordic or whatever) most of the times you won't land any SCM or procurement jobs.

[@dinakaranm6487]

Sir I want to scm jobs

[@supplychainsecrets]

Well I hope you got some tips from our videos here

[@dinakaranm6487]

@@supplychainsecrets ok sir