Important Characteristics of an Effective Supply Chain Leader

The five most important characteristics of an effective supply chain leader, in my opinion, are:

 Creates an excellent environment;

 Demonstrates key skills;

 Adaptive;

 Passion for the job; and

 Having a vision.

To be an effective leader it is important to create an environment in which it makes it easy for the employee to succeed. In this environment you are provided with the tools and resources to get the task done. These tools and resources can include mentoring. This can be accomplished by leading by example, week to week recap meetings to discuss progress, any problems you may be having, how they can help you in anything projects you are working on. Also, training is important to helping any employee succeed in the business environment. A great leader takes the time to sit and develop the skills of the employee so they can deliver to the best of their ability. If the employee feels like the leader is there to help to remove any potential obstacles the employee with want to work in the environment.

The second characteristic that in my opinion is important to be an effective leader is the ability to demonstrate key skills that are necessary to excel within the organization. Communication and collaboration are seen to be to key skills of a leader. The ability to clearly express yourself to your employee through open lines of communication is important. By keeping employees informed the leader is creating an ongoing relationship and passing on what they have learned. Listening is also a crucial part of being an excellent communicator. The leader also has to be collaborative and consider the employee as part of the team and they are all working together towards a common goal

To be collaborative I