UT Dallas MS Supply Chain Management

In for 2025: moving up in your career! Join program director John Fierst for an information session this spring to learn more about the #UTDMSSCM program: https://lnkd.in/gbJ9UCAb

#UTDMSSCM Fact: Students can do internships in summer, spring, and fall! This Fall 2024 semester, over 35 students were interning while taking #UTDMSSCM classes. Click the hashtag to read more about them!

Rounding out our fall intern spotlights is CHIA-LING WU at Soonest Express Inc.! She says: "This summer and fall, I've had the rewarding experience of working as a Logistics Intern at Soonest Express. My responsibilities were multi-faceted, including warehouse inventory management, where I ensured precise tracking and organization of stock to support efficient inventory flow. Additionally, I prepared monthly storage fee invoices, carefully calculating client-specific costs to improve cost control and operational transparency. For domestic logistics, I coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely, organized deliveries in close partnership with our distribution channels. In international logistics, I handled customs clearance for T86 imports, managing all aspects of regulatory compliance to streamline entry into the domestic market. To optimize the efficiency of my customs tasks, I applied knowledge from Spreadsheet Modeling and Analytics (OPRE 6332) to develop a data-import model that enabled customs and logistics details to align smoothly, reduced processing time and errors, and ultimately sped up the clearance process. Throughout my internship, I actively applied skills and concepts from my #UTDMSSCM coursework. These skills strengthened my ability to execute tasks like planning, scheduling, and cost analysis in real-time scenarios. Overall, this experience allowed me to sharpen my project management abilities, enhance my attention to detail, and deepen my understanding of logistics operations, providing me with essential skills for a future career in supply chain management!"

Congratulations to the Supply Chain Leadership Council (SCLC) UT Dallas for hosting an outstanding industry panel event yesterday! Thanks to the hard work of our student leaders, SCLC brought 5 incredible industry professionals to campus for a great panel discussion on working full time in supply chain. Special shout out to #UTDMSSCM alumni Abhishek Sridhar and Murtuza Bohari for joining the panel, alongside Antoine Oudaimy, Nathan Chaney, and Jeremy Lane! #UTDallas #hireJSOM

Krit Asiwal, dual MS SCM + MBA student, began with JAS Worldwide in Miami this summer! This fall, Krit has continued his Operations Specialist internship at the Miami location. He says, "My journey as an intern at JAS USA has been illuminating from day one! My coursework in operations management, financial management, spreadsheet modeling, and operations analytics has been instrumental in developing a streamlined process for cargo abandonment and liquidation. In logistics, clear and concise communication is key to preventing delays caused by improper information or documentation. Handling a diverse range of commodities, from Hazmat to high-tech gadgets, has taught me the importance of attention to detail and the critical role of robust information-sharing platforms. Thrilled to apply my skills and contribute to the efficiency of the operations and supply chain at JAS!" #UTDMSSCM #UTDallas #UTD #hireJSOM

Jenny Chia-Chieh L. talks about her fall internship with AYC Group as a marketplace data analyst intern! Jenny says: "I continued my summer internship into the fall at AYC Group, where I focused on new product listings for various marketplaces such as Amazon and Wayfair. I researched product details and selected photos aligned with customer trends while ensuring compliance with platform policies. I also support our order processing and shipment systems through Fishbowl ERP, collaborating with the operations team to manage inventory levels. By utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze marketplace sales data, I contribute to data-driven decision-making for forecasting demand and coordinate inventory replenishment from overseas suppliers with the purchasing team. This experience allows me to apply skills from my Spreadsheet Modeling and Analytics and Operations Analytics courses, ensuring efficient inventory control and seamless operations." #UTDMSSCM #UTD #UTDallas #hireJSOM

Prof. Mengxin Wang shares how our Operations Analytics course, one of multiple analytics-focused elective options students may choose in the #UTDMSSCM program, includes not only data analysis skills but also a focus data-driven decision making. #UTD #UTDallas #hireJSOM

Students in Prof. David Widdifield's OPRE 6378 Supply Chain Strategy class had a great time touring TTI, Inc.'s distribution center in Fort Worth! A special thank you to Jeremy Lane and his colleagues for hosting the group and sharing all about TTI's operations! #UTDMSSCM #UTD #UTDallas #hireJSOM

Sporting our iconic "Who keeps the world going?" supply chain t-shirt, second semester #UTDMSSCM student Phuong Nam Duong shares his experience in the program: "UT Dallas, I believe, is a great environment for me to nurture my career through both knowledge and professional experience. I have cherished the dream of elevating my career through a master’s degree in supply chain management, and #UTD is such a great place to elevate my career as I am surrounded by many talented peers and inspirational professors who bring business professionalism and hands-on experiences to the table. After completing my MBA and then working in logistics for over 3 years, I made a bold move in my professional career by enrolling in my master’s degree in supply chain management, and I was honored to be admitted to the MS SCM program at UT Dallas for Spring 2024. While I initially felt both excitement and anxiety about whether I made the right choice, those feelings of anxiety quickly faded. After completing my first semester at JSOM, I realized how well-suited I am to this program. We are not only fully equipped with in-depth knowledge of our field of study, but we are trained to be successful and professionally fit in the modern business environment. I am thrilled to be a part of the MS Supply Chain Management program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, UT Dallas. As I am moving through my second semester and actively seeking an internship opportunity for Summer 2025, I continue to be inspired by the support and guidance of my professors and the camaraderie of my talented classmates, who share the same passion for success. UT Dallas has genuinely been a pivotal step in shaping my career journey, and I am excited for what’s to come!"

Our second-ever Alumni, Industry, and Student Social held on Friday was a huge success! A big thank you to our industry supporters and alumni of the #UTDMSSCM program, UT Dallas MS Management Science program, and BS Supply Chain Management & Analytics program for making this event an amazing opportunity for our current students to connect with and learn from you! #UTDallas #UTD #hireJSOM