Supply Chain Management S/NVQ Level 4

Level 4 is aimed at people involved in complex technical or professional SCM work activities including managing staff e.g. Supply Chain Manager, Export Manager. The Level 4 NVQ in Supply Chain Management will provide a route to membership of the following professional bodies: (Dependant on Optional Units chosen). Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies(CIPS) Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Institute of Export Institute of Operations Management Mandatory units Candidates must complete all of these units: Develop Operational Relationships within the Supply Chain Evaluate Information on the Supply Chain Propose Improvements to the Supply Chain Introduce Improvements to the Supply Chain Provide Leadership in your Area of Responsibility Optional units Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units: Recruit, Select and Keep Colleagues Manage Finance for your Area of Responsibility Build Your Organisation’s Understanding of its Market and Customers Plan Projects to Develop the Supply Chain Manage Projects to Develop the Supply Chain Negotiate for Supplies Contract with Other Organisations Review the Outcomes of Contracts Evaluate Information on the Procurement of Supplies in the Supply Chain Select Suppliers for the Supply Chain Produce Specifications for Suppliers Evaluate the Capability of Suppliers to Meet Supply Specifications Schedule and Approve the Placing of Orders Evaluate the Performance of Suppliers Schedule the Flow of Supplies in the Supply Chain Specify the Requirements for the Storage of Supplies Select Locations and Facilities for Storing Supplies Evaluate Information on the Storage of Supplies Specify the Requirements for the Distribution of Supplies Select Distribution Methods for Supplies Schedule the Distribution of Supplies Select Methods to Receive Returned Supplies Select Transportation Methods for Supplies Schedule the Transportation of Supplies Select Methods for Exporting Supplies Select Methods for Importing Supplies Train to Gain funding may be available in England.