Top Tips For A Successful Supply Chain Career with Alma Arzate

Some great Supply Chain career tips this week from Alma Arzate. Do make sure you subscribe as we have more discussions with Alma coming up. "Managing your Team" and "Women in Supply Chain".

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Here are those key traits that Alma talks about.

Resiliency: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

Initiative: Taking the lead and being proactive in one's actions.

Drive for Results: Being goal-oriented and determined to achieve success.

High Sense of Urgency: Recognizing the importance of timely actions and responses.

Perseverance in the Face of Challenges: Continuing to work hard even when faced with difficulties.

Problem-Solving: The ability to find solutions to issues as they arise.

Collaboration: Working well with others and building strong, mutually beneficial relationships.

Continuous Improvement: Always looking for ways to improve processes, systems, and personal skills.

Innovation: Coming up with creative ways to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.

Willingness to Learn: Being open to gaining new skills and knowledge.

Adaptability: Being able to adjust to new conditions and roles.

Helping Others: Supporting and assisting colleagues without expecting anything in return.


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0:00 Intro
1:00 Tips for Those Interested in Supply Chain
2:12 Defining Supply Chain Management
3:10 Tips for Those Interested in Supply Chain
7:07 Key Traits to Develop
10:32 Qualities for Hiring
13:00 One Key Tip
16:50 Advice For You
18:06 Outro

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In this episode, we welcome Alma Arzate, an accomplished supply chain professional with over 25 years of experience across multiple industries, including automotive, electronics, medical devices, consumer packaged goods, and pharmaceuticals. Alma shares her extensive knowledge and insights on advancing a career in supply chain management.

Key discussion points include:
- Alma's career journey from Mexico to Canada, highlighting her roles in various companies and industries.
- The importance of defining supply chain management and understanding its critical impact on daily life.
- Current challenges in the supply chain sector, particularly the shortage of skilled professionals, and Alma's focus on finding and retaining talent.
- Career flexibility in supply chain management, illustrated by Alma's experience of holding 18 different roles in five industries.
- The significance of certifications such as CPIM and CSCP from the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) in advancing one's career.
- Essential traits for success in supply chain management, including resiliency, initiative, drive for results, high sense of urgency, perseverance, problem-solving, and collaboration.
- The importance of continuous improvement, innovation, and building strong relationships within and outside one's organization.
- Practical advice for those entering or progressing in the supply chain field, emphasizing the value of asking for stretch goals and additional responsibilities to demonstrate drive and passion.

Alma encourages aspiring supply chain professionals to embrace opportunities, develop transferable skills, and continuously seek improvement and innovation. She shares personal experiences of taking on challenging projects and highlights the benefits of having a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

For those considering a career in supply chain, Alma's advice is clear: go for it. The journey can be rewarding and fulfilling, offering numerous opportunities to solve challenges and make a significant impact.

Tune in to gain valuable tips and inspiration from Alma Arzate, and don't forget to check out her LinkedIn profile for more insights and resources on supply chain management.