Build Supply Chain Capability
with Practical, Role-Based Coaching

SCM Learning Center coaching helps supply chain professionals clarify their next step, strengthen applied capability, and turn knowledge into better workplace decisions.


What Coaching Helps You Do

Coaching Helps You…

Clarify Your Next Step

Close Capability Gaps

Apply What You Know

Prepare for Advancement

Improve Decision-Making

Create a Development Plan

Practical Meaning

Identify the right development path based on your current role and goals

Strengthen the skills needed to perform better in real supply chain work

Move from certification knowledge to workplace execution

Build readiness for broader responsibility or promotion

Strengthen how you frame problems, evaluate options, and act

Leave with practical next steps, not vague advice

Example:

A buyer may know supplier segmentation from a course but still struggle to lead supplier performance conversations. Coaching helps convert that knowledge into action.

Who Coaching Is For

Example:
A warehouse supervisor preparing for a logistics manager role may need help connecting labor planning, inventory accuracy, service performance, and leadership communication.

Emerging Professionals

The skill you need to become a real professional.

Mid-Level Professionals

Learn the tools used by the world's top professionals.

New or Aspiring Managers

Boost your confidence, master "the field".

Certification-to-Capability Professionals

Boost your confidence, master "the field".

Career Growth
Seekers

Boost your confidence, master "the field".

How the Coaching Process Works

Before coaching begins, each participant completes a short intake form. This allows the fit discussion to focus on the participant’s actual role, goals, challenges, and development needs.
Example:
Someone who only wants resume help may not be the right fit. Someone who wants to strengthen their role-based supply chain capability likely is.

Choose The Coaching Path That Fits Your Need

Career Direction
Session

One-time career and capability guidance
1Session
$125

Capability Coaching Starter Plan

Focused short-term support

4 Sessions
$395

Professional Growth Coaching Plan

Structured individual development
8 Sessions
$795

Supply Chain Capability Accelerator

Deeper capability development

12 Sessions
$1,495
Each coaching path includes a defined number of paid coaching sessions. The initial Fit Discussion is complimentary and is not counted as one of those sessions. It is used to confirm alignment, clarify your coaching needs, and determine the most appropriate path before paid coaching begins.

Start with the Professional Coaching Fit Survey

Professional coaching works best when the coaching need, desired outcomes, and expectations are clear.

Complete the short Professional Coaching Fit Survey to help SCMLC understand your goals, current challenges, and the type of support you are seeking. After the survey is reviewed, we will contact you to arrange a Fit Discussion when the coaching request appears aligned with SCMLC’s expertise and approach.

What’s Included in Each Plan

Career Direction Session — $125

Includes:

* Coaching intake form
* Fit discussion
* One 60-minute coaching session
* Capability gap discussion
* Recommended learning path
* Short follow-up summary

Capability Coaching Starter Plan — $395

Includes:

* Coaching intake form
* Fit discussion
* Four coaching sessions
* Basic capability assessment
* Focused development goal
* Practical assignments
* 30-day action plan
* Limited email check-in support

Professional Growth Coaching Plan — $795

Includes:

* Coaching intake form
* Fit discussion
* Eight coaching sessions
* Role-based capability assessment
* Individual development roadmap
* SCMLC course and resource recommendations
* Work-based assignments
* Progress reviews
* Optional career positioning review
* Final development summary

Supply Chain Capability Accelerator — $1,495

Includes:

* Coaching intake form
* Fit discussion
* Twelve coaching sessions
* Formal capability baseline
* Personalized capability roadmap
* Decision Journal/development tracker
* Applied work assignments
* Monthly progress reviews
* SCMLC course integration
* Optional manager input session for organization-sponsored participants
* Final capability review
* 90-day continuation plan

Example:
For a high-potential supply chain analyst, the Accelerator could focus on forecast interpretation, inventory impact, stakeholder communication, decision framing, and leadership readiness.

What Coaching Is — and Is Not

This is important. It sets boundaries.

Coaching is:

* Practical professional development

* Supply chain capability guidance

* Role-based development support

* Decision-making and problem-solving support

* Career capability planning

Coaching is not:

* Therapy or counseling

* Job placement

* Resume writing as a standalone service

* Generic motivation

* Certification tutoring only

* Guaranteed promotion or employment

Why SCMLC Coaching Is Different 

  •   Supply Chain Context
    Coaching is built around real-world planning, sourcing, inventory, operations, logistics, warehousing, and leadership.

  •   Decision-Based Development
    Sessions focus on choices, consequences, trade-offs, assumptions, and action — not theory for theory’s sake.

  •   Practical Tools & Framework 
    Clients use practical tools, worksheets, decision journals, and planning frameworks that they can apply immediately in their current role.

Coaching Led by a Supply Chain Practitioner and Master Instructor

SCMLC coaching is led by JB McDaniels, Founder & Chief Capability Officer of SCM Learning Center. JB brings deep experience in supply chain operations, certification instruction, professional development, and instructional design. The coaching approach is practical, direct, and focused on helping professionals apply knowledge to real workplace decisions.

Include selected credibility points:

* Leader and Developer of Professionals, Teams, & Organizations
* APICS/ASCM Master Instructor experience
* CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, CTSC background
* PMP, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
* ATD Master Instructional Designer
* Former supply chain and operations leader with 30+ years in Manufacturing, Distribution, and Services
* Capability-based course designer

Ready to Build a Practical Development Plan

Let’s discuss your goals and how coaching can help you or your team build supply chain capability. 

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