Logistics planning and purchasing are typically two of the common career paths for people in inventory. Inventory professionals can also be found working in retail settings and in manufacturing. These retail and manufacturing inventory positions are typically required to ensure the goods needed to maintain operations are available. Supply chain management and supply chain analysis are two other jobs that can require inventory knowledge. People in management positions in some service industries, such as hotel and restaurant management, can be expected to have a solid understanding of inventory techniques so products will be available to serve customer needs.‎

Some topics you can study that are related to inventory include logistics, data analysis, and sales and operations planning. Spreadsheets and accounting are also topics that are related to inventory processes. Business intelligence, regression analysis, and data visualization are some other related topics to consider if you plan to use your inventory skills to enter the supply chain management field. Six sigma and lean manufacturing are inventory-based topics to consider if you’re going into manufacturing management or consulting.‎

Some types of places that typically hire people who have inventory backgrounds include manufacturing facilities that need to manage the movement of raw materials and finished products. Retail facilities typically hire people with inventory skills for jobs like purchasing, inventory management, and for performing seasonal inventory tasks. Medical facilities typically hire people to manage inventory levels on the goods that are needed to serve patients. Service industries are some other places that typically hire inventory specialists to ensure everything is available to serve customers. Warehouses may hire people with inventory skills to organize and allocate storage areas for resources as well as to keep track of available inventory.‎

Online Inventory courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Inventory skills. Choose from a wide range of Inventory courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Inventory, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎