Supply Chain Planning

The Supply Chain Planning program is 100% online and designed to be flexible and interactive. You’ll complete six ASCM-aligned courses through the Merit America platform, earning a certificate recognized by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).

Your learning experience will include live virtual sessions with your Squad, 1:1 career coaching, and independent coursework. You’ll also use tools like Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, and the Merit America Learner Portal to stay connected and on track throughout the program.

To be eligible for any of Merit America’s programs, the following must be true:

• You have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associates and bachelor’s degree holders are welcome.
• You do not have a graduate degree and are not currently enrolled in a graduate program
• You are a fluent English speaker, reader, and writer.
• You are a resident of the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • DACA and Temporary Residents must have a status/visa that does not expire within six months of the Immersion start date.
  • Residents of U.S. territories are eligible for our program.
• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You will be seeking full-time employment upon completion of the program.

Merit America programs are flexible to fit into your busy schedule. For the Supply Chain Planning program, you’ll spend about 15 hours in online coursework and 5 hours working on professional skill development with the help of your career coach, your job success specialist, and a squad of your peers.

The sessions are usually after typical business hours, and the coursework can be completed whenever you have free time.

When you join Merit America, there’s a team dedicated to your success.

Your program career coach helps you build the professional and job search skills you need to succeed in today’s market—from refining your resume and preparing for interviews to networking effectively and navigating job offers. They’ll also work with you to chart a clear career path aligned with your goals.

Your squad is made of a talented people just like you, and you’ll work alongside them to complete coursework and develop projects.

Your technical advisor is available to direct you to appropriate resources if you’re struggling with your Google IT Support certificate coursework.

Your alumni career coach provides continued support after you complete the program—including help identifying opportunities that match your goals, refining applications, and preparing for interviews. 

We can’t guarantee job placement or salaries, but we do provide you with a structured training curriculum, professional career development, and dedicated job-placement support. Because of this, the majority of job-seeking alumni are placed in new jobs within three months of completion.

But we can guarantee you won’t have to pay if you don’t obtain employment within 2 years after completing the Immersion phase of your program as defined in our Tuition Refund Guarantee.

Merit America’s Supply Chain Planning program combines technical training from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) with personalized career coaching to prepare you for in-demand roles in logistics and operations.

You’ll earn an ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate while learning foundational and advanced concepts in:

• Distribution and Logistics
• Inventory Management
• Operations Management
• Manufacturing Management
• Operations Planning
• Supply Chain Optimization using the SCOR framework

Throughout the program, you’ll complete six ASCM courses designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to manage and improve supply chain processes. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office—key tools used in modern logistics and operations roles.

In addition to technical skills, the program places a strong emphasis on professional development. You’ll engage in approximately 30 hours of 1:1 coaching and peer Squad sessions, where you’ll build critical skills like:

• Resume writing and interview preparation
• Professional communication
• Networking and job search strategy
• Salary negotiation and recruiter engagement

With mock interviews, real-world scenarios, and career guidance, you’ll be fully supported throughout your journey.

Upon completing the program, you’ll be ready to pursue roles such as Logistics Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Inventory Planner, Materials Coordinator, Warehouse Associate, Shipping and Receiving Clerk, and more.

👉 You can view the full program syllabus here!