Supply Chain Management S/NVQ Level 3

Level 3 is aimed at people involved in carrying out a broad range of varied SCM work activities, including the possibility of controlling or supervising others. E.g. Team leader

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

• Maintain Operational Relationships within the Supply Chain
• Analyse Information on the Supply Chain
• Apply Improvements to the Supply Chain

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 6 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

• Monitor the Achievement of Project Tasks
• Control Supplies at Storage Locations and Facilities
• Complete Export Procedures and Requirements
• Complete Import Procedures and Requirements
• Administer Contracts
• Analyse Information on the Procurement of Supplies in the Supply Chain
• Verify the Capability of Suppliers to meet Supply Specifications
• Analyse the Performance of Suppliers
• Identify Potential Suppliers for the Supply Chain
• Place Orders with Suppliers
• Monitor and Progress the Delivery of Orders
• Monitor the Flow of Supplies in the Supply Chain
• Obtain Information on Storage Locations and Facilities
• Obtain Information on Distribution Requirements
• Monitor the Distribution of Supplies
• Monitor the Flow of Returned Supplies
• Monitor the Transportation of Supplies

Modern Apprenticeship funding may be available in Scotland for those eligible under SDS funding guidelines.

Train to Gain funding may be available in England.