Business Management & Administration
Supply Chain Assistant
Technical Diploma
Students can take as little as one year to complete this online Supply Chain Assistant Technical Diploma, which provides concentrated learning by focusing on occupational areas. Students learn about supply chain management and how it relates to purchasing, inventory management, logistics, negotiations, global supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, lean, and service operations. Graduates in this fast-paced, growing field can make a positive impact on an organization by increasing profitability and efficiency through skills developed in this program. Many careers and job titles exist in supply chain management such as purchasing associate, material coordinator, production assistant, receiving lead, recycling specialist, cargo agent, and freight broker, among others.
What you'll learn
- Covers purchasing, inventory management, logistics, negotiations, and enterprise resource planning
- Can be completed in as little as one year, fully online
- Leads to careers such as purchasing associate, material coordinator, and freight broker
Where it leads
This program is part of a documented Southwest Tech pathway. Credits stack toward the next credential.
- Technical Diploma Supply Chain Assistant
- Associate Degree Supply Chain Management Associate Degree
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.