This two-year operations and supply chain co-op diploma program will ensure you are prepared to join private or public sectors in this demanding field. Our supply chain co-op program will cover business theories and allow you to put them into practice. A paid co-op work term will provide you with valuable work experience for your resume. You will also examine goods and services sourcing, transportation methods, inventory techniques, retail management, analytical techniques as well as develop your negotiation skills.Learning OutcomesThe graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:Examine the connections between strategic objectives, stakeholder expectations, and the functions, processes and roles within a supply chain, to support decision-making, problem solving and completion of tasks;Support supply chain business operations using accounting and financial analysis;Identify compliance issues within a supply chain to inform business operations;Identify risk mitigation tools and strategies to support business operations within a supply chain;Contribute to the acquisition and sale of goods, services and materials in accordance with best practices and stakeholder expectations across a variety of industries;Contribute to the planning and scheduling of material requirements and resource allocation, and the management of inventories, for efficient production and fulfillment of customer orders and returns;Coordinate the efficient handling and movement of goods, services, materials and related information within a supply chain;Contribute to the identification and management of continuous improvements to functions and processes within a supply chain;Use available technologies to enhance work performance and support supply chain functions, processes, transactions and communications;Monitor relevant trends, emerging technologies, and local and global economic, political and environmental issues to enhance work performance and support management decisions;Perform tasks in accordance with policies and procedures for workplace health and safety and industry standards and best practices for professional, ethical and accountable conduct and communications.Collaborate with a diversity of stakeholders to facilitate business operations within a supply chain;Participate in facilitated learning opportunities for personal, career and professional development.Co-op OpportunitiesPrevious Business Supply Chain and Operations Co-op students have received work term positions such as Purchasing Assistants, Logistics Interns, Production Planners, Inventory Coordinators, Distribution Administrators and Materials Coordinators Expediters. Co-op positions have been with companies such as 3M, General Dynamics, Trojan UV, Nova Chemicals, Peavey Industries, City of London, Stryker, RCMP, Startech.com, Magna and Walmart. Career InformationGraduates of Business - Supply Chain and Operations Co-op are prepared to enter the supply chain field in all sectors (e.g., manufacturing, health care, education, transportation, construction, government). Graduates are suited to a variety of entry-level positions including buyer, purchasing assistant, logistics coordinator, dispatcher, inventory analyst, shipperreceiver, transportation coordinator, material plannerexpediter, production plannerscheduler, warehouse supervisor and operations coordinator.