ASCM Planning Certificate
Supply chain planning certificate
Online Program
18
Certification Included
Supply Chain Planning Certificate
Suggested Targeted Audience:
Industrial engineers, supplier planners, demand planners and any one working in the planning function
Key Information
Category
Demand Management
Track
Certificate Track
Level
Intermediate
Total hours
18
Class
Face to Face/Online
ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Middle East & MENA Region
Build practical planning capability with the ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate, a focused programme designed to help professionals understand synchronized planning across business planning, demand planning, S&OP, master scheduling, MRP, purchasing, production activity control, distribution and logistics planning.
Delivered by MUHAKAT for professionals across Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the wider MENA region, this programme helps learners connect strategy, planning and execution so organizations can improve alignment, reduce disruption and make better supply chain decisions.
This course is ideal for planners, supply chain professionals, operations teams, procurement specialists, logistics staff and managers who want a practical foundation in modern supply chain planning and cross-functional planning integration.
- Training Provider: MUHAKAT
- Awarding Body: ASCM – Association for Supply Chain Management
- Programme Name: Supply Chain Planning Certificate
- Learning Format: Instructor-led training supported by ASCM self-paced online learning resources
- Certificate Output: Certificate and digital badge after successful completion of the final exam
- Core Theme: Synchronized planning across strategic, tactical and operational supply chain activities.
What is the ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate?
The ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate introduces the essential fundamentals of synchronized planning and explains how planning functions connect across an organization. The programme is designed to help professionals align planning activities, engage different business functions and support more accurate production and delivery decisions.
Unlike a broad end-to-end certification, this certificate is focused specifically on planning capability. It covers how plans are developed, connected and executed through business planning, demand planning, S&OP, master scheduling, MRP, capacity management, purchasing, production activity control, distribution and logistics planning.
Learners will understand how planning connects:
- Strategic planning and business objectives
- Demand planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Master scheduling, MRP and capacity management
- Purchasing and production activity control
- Distribution, warehousing and transportation planning
- Digital technologies that support synchronized planning
The course provides a practical bridge between planning concepts and real operational decisions, making it valuable for professionals working in supply chain, operations, procurement, production, logistics and inventory-related roles.
Why Become Certified in Supply Chain Planning?
Planning is one of the most important capabilities in modern supply chains. Strong planning helps organizations balance demand and supply, reduce disruption, align resources and improve service performance.
Key Benefits
- Gain a structured understanding of synchronized planning principles
- Improve the link between strategy, demand, supply and execution
- Understand how S&OP supports risk management and business alignment
- Strengthen knowledge of master scheduling, MRP and capacity planning
- Improve practical decision-making in purchasing, production and logistics
- Build confidence using planning terminology, tools and processes
- Earn an ASCM certificate and digital badge after passing the final exam
Why Choose MUHAKAT?
- Experienced supply chain and planning trainers
- Practical examples from manufacturing, retail, FMCG, logistics and distribution
- Hands-on discussion of planning challenges in Saudi Arabia, Jordan and MENA markets
- Flexible delivery options for individuals and corporate teams
- Supportive learning approach that connects ASCM content to workplace application
Our ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate Training Programme
MUHAKAT structures the programme around the ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate content. The training combines concept explanation, practical discussion, planning examples, case applications and exam preparation support.
Training Features
- Coverage of ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate learning areas
- Clear explanation of synchronized planning and the Manufacturing Planning and Control model
- Practical examples for demand planning, S&OP, MRP, capacity planning and logistics planning
- Workplace-focused discussions on planning challenges and decision-making
- Preparation guidance for the comprehensive final exam
- Flexible online and classroom delivery options
Who Should Attend?
- Demand planners and supply planners
- Supply chain analysts and coordinators
- Production, inventory and materials planners
- Procurement and purchasing professionals
- Logistics, warehousing and distribution staff
- Operations supervisors and managers
- ERP, planning and S&OP team members
- Professionals moving into supply chain planning roles
ASCM Supply Chain Planning Certificate Course Modules
The programme is organized around the ASCM planning content areas below. Each area connects planning theory to practical workplace decisions.
1. What Is Synchronized Planning?: Why companies plan; Manufacturing Planning and Control (MPC); strategic, operations and execution planning; Digital Capabilities Model (DCM); digital supply chain technologies.
2. Strategic Planning – Business Planning: Market and technology variables; planning horizons; mission, vision and strategic plan synchronization; financial planning; balanced scorecard; Hoshin Kanri; supply chain strategies.
3. Strategic Planning – Demand Planning and S&OP: Demand planning fundamentals; alignment with business planning; sales funnel inputs; S&OP cycle; key measurements; roles, responsibilities and tiered S&OP.
4. Tactical Planning – Master Scheduling, MRP and Capacity Management: Master scheduling objectives and inputs; MPS process; MRP and bills of material; capacity planning levels; closed-loop planning.
5. Operations Execution – Purchasing, Production Activity Control and APS: Purchasing cycle; supplier selection; environmentally responsible purchasing; ethical sourcing; PAC; scheduling techniques; bottleneck management; APS.
6. Distribution and Logistics Planning: Distribution planning; channel network design; inventory planning; DRP; warehousing strategy; transportation planning; ERP and track-and-trace systems.
Eligibility & Exam Details
Eligibility
There are no formal prerequisites stated in the provided ASCM course outline. The programme is suitable for professionals who want to build planning capability or strengthen their understanding of synchronized supply chain planning.
Programe and Assessment Format
- Learning Hours: 20 hours of education
- Delivery Style: Self-paced online programe; MUHAKAT may support with instructor-led explanation and exam preparation
- Assessment: Comprehensive final exam
- Award: Certificate and digital badge after passing the exam
- Focus Area: Planning fundamentals and integration of all planning functions within a company.
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