Making Supply Chains Smarter: A Career in Optimization and Analytics

08/05/2025 39 min Episodio 87
Making Supply Chains Smarter: A Career in Optimization and Analytics

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In this episode of the Supply Chain Careers Podcast, we sit down with Scott Mason, a seasoned supply chain leader whose career spans high-impact roles in industry, academia, and now at Amazon, where he leads optimization efforts for under-the-roof operations.Scott shares how his early experiences in semiconductor manufacturing and consulting laid the groundwork for a career focused on modeling, analytics, and systems thinking. He reflects on his academic tenure at Clemson and the University of Arkansas, and what ultimately brought him back into industry to help Amazon move over 100 million packages a day with precision and efficiency.We explore:The evolution of supply chain modeling — from spreadsheets to AIThe critical balance between hard skills and soft skillsWhy empathy, communication, and self-awareness matter more than everHow Amazon's culture fosters innovation at scaleLeadership lessons across academia, consulting, and techWhether you're a student, a seasoned professional, or someone exploring a pivot in supply chain, Scott’s insights offer a grounded roadmap for building a meaningful, impactful career.Need help hiring top talent? Engage SCM Talent Group, a supply chain recruiting & executive search firm that specializes in your hiring needs: Continuous Improvement Engineering Inventory Planning Logistics & Transportation Manufacturing Operations Robotics Sales & Business Development S&OP Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Supply Chain Management Technology & Automation Warehousing

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