Links & Leaders: Inside Supply Chain Careers | Episode 1

What does it take to build a successful career in supply chain, and who helps you get there? Welcome to Episode 1 of Links & Leaders: Inside Supply Chain Careers, a WIN-NextGen™ podcast series. One of the sectors where opportunity continues to grow is supply chain. It is the field responsible for moving products, materials, and services across our global economy. Yet many people do not realize just how many exciting and impactful careers exist within it. Through this podcast series, we are highlighting the people behind the supply chain. We will talk with professionals and NextGens who are building impactful careers and leading teams across the industry. They will share lessons from their journeys and how collaboration, mentorship, and strong professional networks helped shape their success. In this kickoff episode, WIN-NextGen™ Founder and CEO Elisa Basnight is joined by Supply Chain Executive Jennifer Schauble, who shares her career journey, insights on leadership, and perspective on how relationships and real-world experience shape long-term success in the field. At WIN-NextGen™, we believe it is critically important that young people have access to these kinds of real-world insights and connections, especially as technology and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the workforce. Many careers in supply chain rely on human judgment, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving, the kinds of AI-resilient skills and opportunities that will remain essential in the future of work. This episode explores: • What supply chain really is and why it matters • Career paths students may not know exist • Skills that drive success in supply chain roles • The importance of mentorship and professional networks • Practical advice for students exploring career pathways • Insights for parents and educators guiding future talent Learn more: www.win-nextgen.org