What is the ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate?

The ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate Program teaches you the fundamentals of supply chain planning with a focus on synchronized planning.

Synchronized planning is a cross-functional approach that brings together multiple stakeholders: finance, operations, procurement, and logistics, to align strategies into one cohesive plan that drives organizational success.

📍 For professionals in Houston, Beaumont, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, synchronized planning is critical. From energy and manufacturing to ports, healthcare, and distribution hubs, organizations in this region rely on planners who can coordinate across functions to ensure supply chains run smoothly and efficiently.

What You’ll Learn

The Supply Chain Planning Certificate enables you to:

·       Understand the flow of planning from business plan to execution

·       Link business strategy to company plans

·       Contribute to production and control activities

·       Interpret and manage the master production schedule (MPS)

·       Interpret and manage the material requirements plan (MRP)

·       Determine order and reorder points

·       Create a channel tree design for a distribution system

·       Identify technologies to support synchronized planning

Why It Matters in Houston & Louisiana

The Gulf Coast is one of the nation’s busiest logistics corridors. From the Port of Houston and Port of New Orleans to chemical plants in Baton Rouge and refineries in Beaumont, companies need professionals who can connect strategy to execution.

Earning this certificate proves you can:

·       Align business strategy with production and distribution operations

·       Support energy and chemical industries with accurate materials planning

·       Strengthen resilience in storm-prone regions through proactive scheduling

·       Improve inventory accuracy for manufacturing and distribution hubs

Top Reasons to Earn the Supply Chain Planning Certificate

• Career Advancement: Stand out in Houston and Louisiana’s competitive job market with a digital badge proving competence in planning, scheduling, and synchronization.
• Flexibility: Learn at your own pace—fully online—with lifetime access to course materials.
• Credibility: Gain recognition from ASCM, the global gold standard in supply chain education and certification.

What’s Covered in the Course

The Supply Chain Planning Certificate provides technical knowledge and strategies to apply synchronized planning for effective end-product production.

Topics include:

·       What is Synchronized Planning?

·       Strategic Planning – Business Planning, Demand Planning, and S&OP

·       Tactical Planning – Master Scheduling and MRP

·       Operations Execution – Purchasing, Production Activity Control, APS

·       Distribution & Logistics Planning

How It Works

This program is delivered as an instructor-led course that includes:

·       Approximately 20 hours of learning, combining classroom instruction with guided assignments and homework.

·       Flashcards, video clips, and practice questions

·       A comprehensive final exam

·       Content available in English, Spanish, and French

Upon completion, you’ll receive:
✅ A certificate and digital badge to display on LinkedIn or in your email signature
✅ 20 certification maintenance points toward APICS credentials

Regional Career Impact

In Houston and Louisiana, employers in energy, petrochemicals, logistics, healthcare, and consumer goods are actively seeking professionals with planning expertise. This certificate positions you to:

• Step into demand planning, scheduling, and inventory roles
• Advance into supply chain analyst or planning manager positions
• Support regional industries where accurate planning and synchronization directly impact profitability and safety

Cancellation Policy

• Cancel up to 14 days before class for a full refund.
• No refunds after this date.
• Reschedules must be requested before the first class with the VP of Education.

Ready to Move Forward?

Master the fundamentals of synchronized planning and elevate your career with the Supply Chain Planning Certificate.

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🌐 Website: houston.ascm.org
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📍 Presented by ASCM Houston – Serving Supply Chain Professionals across the Central Gulf Coast

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