Depending on which part of the supply chain you're in, day-to-day you may:
- work with procurement managers and buyers to select products that are in demand and will sell
- negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers
- plan the best way to get goods from suppliers to distribution centres and retailers
- track shipments and stock levels using computer software
- work with retailers to make sure they receive their goods on time and in the right condition
- look at ways to improve supply chain networks
- monitor overall performance to make sure targets are met
- prepare forecasts and inventories
- recruit, train and manage a team of supply chain staff