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Supply Chain & Operations Management

About The Program

The 65-week Supply Chain & Operations Management diploma program prepares you to manage logistics, purchasing, and operations with in-demand business and leadership skills. With a 12-week internship, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a real supply chain or logistics environment while developing the technical and managerial abilities needed to excel in this growing industry.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Supply Chain & Operations Management program will be prepared for a variety of roles in logistics, procurement, and operations across private, public, and non-profit sectors. Career paths include Purchasing Agent, Purchasing Clerk, Inventory Clerk, Material Management Officer, Warehouse Operations Supervisor, Procurement Specialist, Logistics Coordinator, and Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.

Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

Atlas Cargo
Bombardier
Ryder Logistics
Challenger Motor Freight Inc.
DHL Global Forwarding
Canadian Customs Brokers Inc.

Program Details

Are you organized, analytical, and ready to take on a leadership role in one of Canada's fastest-growing industries? The Supply Chain & Operations Management program provides you with the business, technical, and managerial skills needed to coordinate, analyze, and optimize supply chain processes from production to delivery.

Through classroom instruction and practical training, you'll gain a strong foundation in procurement, logistics, transportation, and operations management. You'll also develop valuable leadership, data analysis, and project management skills that are essential in today's competitive business environment. With small class sizes and experienced instructors, you'll receive personalized guidance and mentorship throughout the program.

What sets the Supply Chain & Operations Management diploma program at Eastern College apart from any other college?

Eastern College students learn advanced topics including Purchasing and Procurement, Operations Management, Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Business Project Management, Foundational Competencies for Managers, Advanced Excel and Analytics, Risk and Quality Management, and International Freight Forwarding. The program is delivered online through live, instructor-led sessions, providing flexibility while maintaining the engagement and support of a traditional classroom experience.

This 65-week program includes a 300-hour (12-week) internship, giving you hands-on experience in a real business or logistics environment where you can apply your skills directly within the industry. Graduates earn industry-recognized certifications including the CIFFA Certificate and Certificate of Recognition in Introductory Dispatch and Operations Software, plus advanced standing toward the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.

Students enrolled in this program will receive:

12-week (300-hour) internship placement in supply chain or logistics environments.
Registered and Approved Diploma.
Certificate in International Freight Forwarding (CIFFA)—nationally recognized in the field.
Certificate of Recognition in Introductory Dispatch and Operations Software.
Advanced standing toward the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.
Access to Microsoft Project and Oracle NetSuite ERP software.
Career services and job search assistance.

Topics covered in this program include:

Purchasing and Procurement
Operations Management
Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Business Project Management
Foundational Competencies for Managers
Advanced Excel and Data Analysis
Risk and Quality Management
International Freight Forwarding

*A Certificate in International Freight Forwarding from the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA) is nationally recognized within the international transportation and international trade logistics industries.

**The Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation is an internationally-recognized certification of strategic supply chain leadership, and is Canada's most widely-held designation in supply chain management.

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