Connect purchasing, inventory, production and distribution so products are available when needed. Supply chain coordinators forecast demand, track orders from overseas suppliers and work with ports, warehouses and sales teams.
Salary Breakdown
Supply chain assistant or inventory planner supporting ordering and stock reports. Indicative market estimate, not a published salary scale.
Estimated Take-Home Pay
Based on the midpoint of the Entry salary range ($1,750,000 JMD), after NIS, NHT, Education Tax, and PAYE.
Show deduction breakdown
- Gross (annual)
- $1,750,000 JMD
- NIS (3%)
- −$52,500 JMD
- NHT (2%)
- −$35,000 JMD
- Education Tax
- −$38,193 JMD
- PAYE Income Tax
- −$0 JMD
- Net (annual)
- $1,624,306 JMD
Estimate only — illustrative rates and thresholds, not tax advice. Confirm current figures with Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) and the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).
Career Path Roadmap
- 1
Complete CSEC & CAPE
English A, Mathematics and Principles of Business; CAPE Management of Business or Economics helps.
Secondary school - 2
Study Supply Chain Management
Earn a degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management at CMU, UTech or UWI.
3 - 4 years - 3
Start in Inventory or Purchasing
Learn how stock, lead times, shipping and forecasting fit together.
1 - 2 years - 4
Build Analytical Skills
Master Excel, ERP systems and demand forecasting, and consider APICS/ASCM certification.
1 - 2 years - 5
Manage the Supply Chain
Lead end-to-end supply chain operations for a manufacturer, distributor or retailer.
4+ years
Required Education
- CSEC English A, Mathematics and Principles of Business
- BSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- ERP and Excel proficiency
Common Local Certifications
- APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP
- CIPS qualifications
- Caribbean Maritime University supply chain programmes
Where to Train
Local Institutions Offering Programs
- Caribbean Maritime University (CMU)
- University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech)
- University of the West Indies, Mona