Work-Study Diploma in Integrated Supply Chain Management (Wholesale Trade)

Course duration: 30 months

Step Into the World of Global Trade

Singapore is a premier global trading hub, with the wholesale trade sector serving as a key economic pillar. The industry undergoing rapid transformation, driven by the rise of digital commerce and the demand for sustainable sourcing. This shift, fueled by e-commerce, automation, and sustainability, has created a high demand for skilled professionals to navigate the evolving landscape.

This Work-Study Diploma in Integrated Supply Chain Management (Wholesale Trade) programme offers you a gateway into the exciting world of wholesale trade. It aims to equip trainees with essential skills, knowledge and professional attributes in managing wholesale and international trade operations, including inventory management, warehouse logistics, freight forwarding, sales and marketing, sourcing and procurement.

Additionally, trainees will develop expertise in leveraging digital commerce and data analytics to drive sustainable solutions within the global trade landscape, as well as hone their negotiation and stakeholder management skills to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and foster strong industry relationships.

Prerequisite

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, resilient, and adaptable. He/She can excel in a dynamic and fast-paced warehouse/office environment, and will be a collaborative team player, adept at working with a wide range of internal and external customers and stakeholders across a global network to achieve key business objectives.

Job role

A Business & Operations Executive takes on a key role in supporting and driving core business functions from a hands-on perspective. This includes managing trade operations, inventory, and logistics, as well as handling commercial activities like sales, marketing, sourcing, and procurement. The role also focuses on leveraging digital commerce and data analytics to implement sustainable solutions and applying key professional skills, such as negotiation and stakeholder management, to ensure compliance and build strong industry relationships.

Work-study training pattern

Day Release - One day of classroom lessons per week at ITE, with the remaining work-week spent at the workplace for On-the-Job Training.

Employers that wish to offer training places, please click HERE.

What you'll learn

• Wholesale & International Trade

• Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Freight Management

• International Marketing & Business Development

• Procurement & Supply Management

• Digital Commerce & Data Analytics

• Implement programmes to support sustainable initiatives

• Manage team cohesiveness

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum entry requirements:

1. ITE graduates from any one of the following courses + pass company screening & interview;

   • Nitec with GPA ≥ 2

     • All Courses

   • Higher Nitec:

     • All Courses

OR

2. In-service employees⁺ with:

   • Equivalent qualifications such as Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 and above

   • Relevant work experience

   • Strong employer endorsement

⁺In-service employee may be invited for an admission interview

Career opportunities

Work-Study Diploma in Integrated Supply Chain Management (Wholesale Trade) graduates are employed by wholesale trade companies. Some of the job titles held by graduates include:

• Business Development Executive

• Marketing Executive

• Sale Executive

• Procurement/Sourcing Executive

• Operations Executive

For general queries, please refer to https://www.ite.edu.sg/about-ite/contact-us.

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