Supply Chain Leadership Council



The Supply Chain Leadership Council (SCLC) is a student organization runs by the students studying SCM to promote related Supply Chain studies and activities.

The primary goal is to help SCM students to:

  • expand their educational experience/knowledge,
  • develop career opportunities through networking with industry professionals,
  • implement best supply chain parties into the curriculum and
  • build an environment for students and faculty to interact and exchange ideas

Supply chain leadership council works with the faculty and SCM industry advisory board, supply chain leaders and supply chain associations (ISM, APICS, INFORMS) to enhance the curriculum and develop new courses and provide guest speakers, field trips, case competitions, scholarships and certificates to members.

SCLC also works with the school’s career management center to organize networking and recruiting events, workshops and SCM career tracker.


The supply chain leadership council is comprised of a select group of undergraduate and graduate students that have been selected to serve on the council. The council members must have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better before applying for membership.

The Council meets regularly to assist the supply chain program with two important objectives:

  • To provide student perspectives on key program/curriculum issues
  • To support, maintain and build the reputation of the program

Sonia Leach, PhD
Faculty Advisor, Supply Chain Leadership Council


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(972) 883-5845
Office – JSOM 3.409

Nima Esfandiari, MS SCM/MBA
SCLC President


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Mission

The supply chain leadership council at the Jindal School of Management is dedicated to improving and growing the supply chain program, curriculum, reputation, industry relationship and collegiate experience of all students, both inside and outside the classroom.

Objectives

The council has many objectives including but not limited to the following:

  • To provide a significant leadership opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students
  • To provide a vehicle for key student issues and curriculum enhancements to be brought to the attention of the council
  • To provide essential support to help elevate the rankings and reputation of the supply chain program

How we work

The council meets monthly to address important current concerns and initiative relating to the following:

  • Academic programs and services
  • Reputation building
  • Professional organizations (ISM, APICS, INFORMS)

Benefits

The Council plays a critical role in facilitating change within the program, and council members take significant pride and belief in all their efforts.

Those students who are awarded membership can also enjoy the benefit of placing the prestigious student organization on their resume. Employers can easily see that members of the council are prominent student leaders in the UT Dallas community. Both the academic and student experience have been improved because of the establishment of this important organization.
Nima Esfandiari, President
About Me: Hi, my name is Nima Esfandiari and I am a graduate student studying Supply Chain Management. I have more than six years experience in SCM and currently working for AT&T. As the president of SCLC, my goals are to increaseg member involvement, attract more companies to recruit through the association, and to ensure that everyone has an amazing time participating and networking in all the fun events throughout the year! Feel free to contact me with questions regarding SCLC, study trips and internships. I will be happy to provide some insights!
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Alan Howell, Career Development Leader
About Me: My name is Alan Howell. I have an BS in information systems from UT Dallas and now a second year SCM grad student. I have over 10 years of experience in IT and currently I am in the process of changing my career. The SCLC has allowed me to show my leadership on teams and has given me more confidence in talking with my peers and even executives. There are many exciting opportunities coming to the SCM program and a ton of planned events with SCLC. I am looking forward to being a part of a UT Dallas success story.
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Antonio Simancas, ISM President
About Me: Hello! My name is Antonio Simancas from Venezuela. Currently, I am a MS in Supply Chain Management student. I have an Industrial Engineering background with previous work experience in management consulting. My goals involve continuing a career in consulting or operations, and ultimately become a COO of a global corporation. I’m very excited to be part of the SCLC. I believe that by working together we will ensure student involvement, and will be able to provide different types of activities for everyone such as site visits, case competitions, career fairs and many others. Please feel free to contact me if you want to be part of the SCLC.
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Ladan Shaygan, Social Media Leader
About Me: Hello! My name is Ladan Shaygan and I am an MS SCM student. Currently, I work full time on the operations team at a marketing research company. This gives me a chance to work from purchasing to managing projects and maintaining relationships with clients and suppliers. I decided to become a founding member of SCLC so I could spread the word about the SCM and increase student involvement to the program. My team is developing strategies to enhance knowledge of this great program. It is important to increase awareness of the unique vision of our SCM program.
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Carlo Salter, Military Relations Leader
About Me: Ciao (hello)! My name is Carlo Salter; I was born in Italy from an American father and Italian mother. I will be serving as the Military Relations Team Leader in SCLC. I am a graduate student in SCM and plan to graduate in Fall of 2013. I was an active duty Army officer for seven years, and during my time in the service I have had operational experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. My goal in the SCLC is to be able to recruit more former military personnel into our outstanding SCM program by highlighting all the program has to offer. I look forward to working with all members on the council, and if you are curious about the military life, I will be glad to have a chat with you. Arrivederci!
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Monica Yu, Membership Leader
About Me: I am Monica, a second-year Supply Chain Management student. I came to UT Dallas with both my bachelor and master degrees in Accounting. The new start at UT Dallas turned out to be the most adventurous experience in the United States. The SCM program is really great with well-designed curriculum. Faculty is highly experienced and helpful. Plus, a new student organization, SCLC has been created to provide more opportunities for students who are interested in supply chain management. I serve on the board as the membership team leader. I really appreciate this opportunity to add value to the new student organization and I would be happy to answer all membership related questions.
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For prospective members of the council, students need to obtain an application form from room 3.406, complete and return it to the supply chain program director. Only candidates who can serve a complete year will be considered for membership on the Council. Candidates will be contacted for an interview with the program directors and select members of the council.

Applications are accepted six weeks prior to the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Interviews will be conducted the first two weeks of the semester. Once completed applications are received, candidates are contacted for short interviews. Once an application is approved, the new member is notified by email and invited to attend the next council Meeting.

Members can be dismissed for any conduct unbecoming of a council member. The responsibility to serve with dignity and dedication is a requirement of membership in this organization.

All council members may only miss one monthly meeting per semester and are required to attend the first meeting of each semester. Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoon or Saturday mornings. The day and time will be announced to all members.