Microsoft$177k median pay
39 postings
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APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Validates knowledge of end-to-end supply chain management, including demand, network design, sourcing, operations, logistics, supplier relationships and risk.
Summary
CSCP is ASCM's end-to-end supply chain certification, suited to people whose work spans several supply chain functions. It covers demand, network design, sourcing, operations, logistics, customer and supplier relationships, risk and optimization, and gives hiring managers a broad view of your supply chain knowledge.
Good fit if
- Your work spans planning, sourcing, logistics and suppliers
- You want a broad credential hiring managers recognize
- You are moving into supply chain management or consulting
Look elsewhere if
- You focus on internal planning and inventory: CPIM
- You work mainly in purchasing: CPSM
- You want process improvement: Six Sigma Green Belt
Salary & jobs
1,049 US job postings ask for CSCP, with Supply Chain Manager as the most common job title. The median pay is $126k a year; most fall between $97k and $161k.
Top-paying job titles
Most common job titles
| Job title | ||
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Manager | $144k | 22 |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $114k | 9 |
| Demand Planner | $97k | 13 |
| Planner | $94k | 8 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $89k | 8 |
| Supply Planner | $75k | 9 |
Top-paying employers
Microsoft
Blue Origin$156k median pay
12 postings
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RTX$141k median pay
25 postings
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Thermo Fisher Scientific$98k median pay
32 postings
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srsdistribution$90k median pay
33 postings
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Cencora$47k median pay
11 postings
View jobs ↗ at Cencora matching CSCP| Job title | ||
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Manager | $144k | 22 |
| Branch Manager | - | 15 |
| Buyer | - | 14 |
| Demand Planner | $97k | 13 |
| Procurement Manager | - | 10 |
| Strategic Sourcing Manager | $114k | 9 |
| Supply Planner | $75k | 9 |
| Planner | $94k | 8 |
| Procurement Specialist | - | 8 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $89k | 8 |
| Manager Supply Chain | - | 7 |
| Master Scheduler | - | 7 |
| Production Planner | - | 7 |
| Material Planner | $105k | 6 |
| Material Program Manager | - | 6 |
Top employers
Microsoft39 postings
$177k median pay
Most common title: Supply Chain Program Manager
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$90k median pay
Most common title: Branch Manager
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$98k median pay
Most common title: Supply Chain Analyst
View jobs ↗ at Thermo Fisher Scientific matching CSCPRTX25 postings
$141k median pay
Most common title: Inventory Compliance Manager
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genpact25 postings
Most common title: Analyst Process Analytics Scm 4B
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$156k median pay
Most common title: Subcontract Administrator II Or III
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$47k median pay
Most common title: Warehouse
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Vertiv11 postings
Most common title: Global Siop Process Operations Leader
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Cost
What holders say
A cross-functional view
One passer in fulfillment operations says CSCP gave him an end-to-end framework to follow and contribute to discussions with senior managers. Commenters questioned how much it applies to his specific setting.
A route without a related degree
For a purchasing manager without a bachelor’s degree, commenters recommended CSCP first; one instructor said most of their CPIM and CSCP students do not have a four-year degree.
Less added value with an SCM master’s
A consultant with an MSc in SCM was told CSCP may add little. One reply said it still puts you ahead of colleagues.
Renewal
CSCP is valid for five years. Renew it with professional development points.
- Validity
- 5 years
- Renewal requirement
- 75 points per cycle
- Application fee
- $100 member / $200 non-member
ASCM members earn 6 points for each year of membership. Courses, conferences, webinars and volunteering count; your regular job duties do not. If you miss the due date, the certification is suspended for 90 days and then expires, and you must pass the exam again.
ASCM certification maintenance ↗Alternatives
FAQ
Do I need a degree or experience for CSCP?
No. ASCM removed the degree and experience requirement on December 2, 2022. Anyone with a free ASCM account can buy the exam.
How much does CSCP cost?
The exam is $2,015 for non-members, or $1,450 with the $199 ASCM membership and certification upgrade. The Learning System costs the same again; the bundle with a free retake is $3,650, or $2,620 with the upgrade.
What is the CSCP passing score?
300 on a scaled range of 200 to 350. It is not a count of correct answers.
CSCP or CPIM?
CSCP covers the whole supply chain, including sourcing, logistics and relationships. CPIM goes deeper on planning, scheduling and inventory inside the company.
How long should I study for CSCP?
ASCM recommends about 100 hours. Plan more for functions you have not worked in.
Can I retake CSCP?
Yes, after 14 days. A retake costs $500, or $400 with the certification upgrade. Bundles include one free retake if you test within 180 days of redeeming the exam credit.
Last updated October 2026