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JobGuppy is a podcast on a mission to help career explorers and job seekers find out from real people what a specific career or job is really like on a day-to-day basis. Join your host Chris Hodges as he takes you on a deep dive with each guest as they break down their line of work. You'll hear from experienced, working professionals with transparent, realistic, and job-specific insight about their daily roles. Everything from job search recommendations to income and salaries, Chris speaks to questions like, "Do I need to go to college for this job, how much college, what is work-life balance like, and are there travel opportunities?" And the best part is the ending where the guest shares their inspirational insight for the next person wanting to get started on their career journey. Tune in each week for a deeper understanding of different career paths.
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Do you have what it takes to be a Supply Chain Operations Manager at Amazon?
In this episode, Mariana shares her experience working as an Operations Manager at Amazon in the supply chain management field. She discusses the daily activities, goals, and metrics of her role, as well as the skills and personality traits required for success.
Mariana also talks about the challenges she faced as a new leader and how she overcame shyness to develop her leadership skills. She provides insights into career progression, work-life balance, and income growth in the industry.
Mariana offers advice for job seekers and emphasizes the rewarding aspects of working in operations management.
https://jobguppy.com/supply-chain-management-operations-manager-mariana-bermudez/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:30 Career in Supply Chain Management
03:19 Goals and Metrics
04:15 Daily Activities and Time Allocation
05:37 Skills and Personality Traits
06:32 Overcoming Shyness and Building Leadership Skills
07:32 Travel Opportunities
08:48 Other Roles and Opportunities
09:18 Setting Goals and Metrics
10:14 Problem Solving and Firefighting
12:34 Planning and Forecasting
13:58 Career Path and Progression
15:27 College Preparation and Degree Relevance
16:57 Math and Presentations
18:49 Choosing Supply Chain Management
19:46 Internships and Work Experience
20:12 Career Path and Progression
21:40 Enjoyment and Challenges
22:39 Work-Life Balance
23:35 Income and Salary Growth
26:30 Benefits of Additional Learning Credentials
27:29 Job Search and Recommended Companies
31:49 Job Titles and Job Search Platforms
33:45 Hiring Criteria and Skills
39:00 Leadership and Development
40:59 Degree Relevance and Career Progression
42:26 Inspiration and Advice
43:42 Conclusion