A Supply Chain Manager is someone who is responsible for the management of equipment, hardware, and other logistical details of a company, or a company’s division. It is their job to manage all of the steps needed to purchase raw materials, deliver it to various points throughout the business, ensure that the company makes enough of its product to meet customer demand, and deliver the output to the right destinations on time. Supply Chain Managers oversee the import or creation of raw materials to be used by the company. They must be able to track the materials as they are combined, shaped, and altered to form new products. They monitor these items all throughout the product development process in order to ensure that adequate supplies are on hand. Lastly, they must develop a delivery system that will ensure maximum product creation and optimal shipments to customers or other manufacturers for further use. Typically, the supply chain manager also needs to be well-versed in process management and development to have an adequate understanding of how the company functions. Their responsibilities also include Reviewing or updating supply chain practices in accordance with new or changing environmental policies, standards, regulations, or laws. It also includes Selecting transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution. They Develop material costs forecasts or standard cost lists and Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials. They meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes. They need to meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide performance feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.