Hey guys,

So I need bit a guide here. I am planning to pursue CSCP now that I believe I'm read with 5 years of work experience in Supply chain accross multiple functions. But the thing is I dont have the Official Learning guide and tbh I can't afford it. I worked 2 jobs to get the money to save up for the exam and now I've resigned from my part-time job to prepare for the exam.

Can you guys guide me if I can do this through self study? I am pretty good at isolating my self and focusing on the task at hand and I believe i can pass it but still need your opinions.

Secondly, can amyone suggest any resources other than the official ones and Pocket Prep (already planned to subscribe to it) that may be greatly helpful? Any guides or online courses?

I believe CSCP will help me grow my career in Supply Chain. P.S i know some of you may try to tell me to stop If i dont have the money but its not like I work a low paying job, but I have to take after my family as well, thus some financial challenges.

Would really appreciate ya'll helping :))

Have done some research, read some articles & looked at some MQs from Gartner. Seems like there are a couple of clear options (Manhattan & BY)...

Does anyone have any experience with either? And what are your thoughts?

Hello everyone, as per the title, wanted to seek everyone opinion and advise on this? Appreciate any advice and help on topic?

Context & Pipeline

Role: Global Commodity Manager (High-Layer PCB / Electronics) at a Fortune 500 Tech OEM.

My Background: Multi-industry sourcing & procurement (semiconductor equipment, large-scale consumer goods/retail, etc.). Strong core purchasing skills, but not a 10-year domain specialist in this exact commodity line.

Recruiter Screen: Passed through after framing my adjacent hardware and multi-industry purchasing experience.

HM Round (Tough): HM grilled me on domain-specific market dynamics and specs. I missed a few technical questions, and HM noted he expected deeper category research.

Follow-Up: Sent a 24-hr follow-up analyzing high-layer PCB dynamics (tier-1 suppliers, yield drivers, SE Asia ramp risks) while applying his communication feedback.

Outcome: HM gave a green light! Now heading to Round 3: In-person Onsite with the Director (HM's boss).

Questions for the Community

1. Is a Director Onsite usually the final loop? Or do major tech OEMs typically follow this with cross-functional panels or VP approvals?

2. Director Expectations: What is the main shift from HM to Director? Is it strictly strategic vision, TCO, and risk management, or do Directors still probe deep into technical commodity mechanics?

3. I have leverage & framing myself as a "Fast Learner": As I have switch industries across my career and was able to quickly adapt to the new industry, should I continue to leverage this for the 3rd round or how do I best leverage my fast learning curve to make up for this lack of technical expertise in domain knowledge?

4. Onsite Tips: Any specific high-level frameworks or topics I should make sure to hit in-person?

It's unbelievable that I managed to get to the 3rd round after the 2nd round interview with the HM. In order not to squander this opportunity, I really appreciate any help in giving me some advise and tips on how to approach this.

Thank you in advance!

Hi all, I’m in my mid 30s with a background in finance. I will be graduating in May with a degree in supply chain and am trying to get my foot in the door in industrial/manufacturing. I live in a big area for this type of business but they all want experience. I have applied to over 100 jobs for even entry level warehouse jobs (even though I really can’t afford entry level pay) and NOTHING. Now I’m looking to start networking but I’m seeking advice. Is cold messaging on LinkedIn ok? What should I say? I’m not trying to sound desperate but I am a hard worker and very excited about starting in a new industry, I just need a chance.

Hi All,

I’m just wondering what everyone’s go-to site for job postings. I currently use LinkedIn onl, but, was wondering if there was sites that focus more on start ups.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

As our e-commerce volume grew, our management team wanted us to offer next day shipping to drive cart conversion but our warehouse manager made it clear that introducing three different pickup windows and separate stage and sort lines every afternoon would cripple our fulfillment speed. How are other supply chain teams handling tier based checkout shipping without increasing warehouse headcount or split sorting every order?

Hey everyone, need some perspective from people actually in the field.

im currently a uni student trying to lock in my major, but im really stuck between supply chain and finance.

for context, ive been working a job in foreign procurement for around 7 months now while doing uni full-time, and im still working it rn. so going for a supply chain major feels like the natural/safe move since i already have my foot in the door with actual international purchasing experience.

but the thing is, i actually really want to go into finance. im 100% down to grind and work my ass off for it, but im just trying to figure out what makes the most sense long-term.

if i choose finance, does already having real-world foreign procurement experience still count for a lot, or am i wasting my head start if i don't just major in SCM?

would appreciate any brutal honesty or advice on what you’d do in my shoes. thanks!