Cold Chain Process Management Specialist
Plans, builds and runs cold storage — from demand assessment and vendor selection to commissioning.
Overview
A Cold Chain Process Management Specialist performs market and product demand-supply assessment for cold storage, prepares the project execution and cost plan, plant layout, manages project execution of cold storage, selects vendors and maintains relationship that is strategic to business and commissions the cold storage.
Where they work
- Cold chain networks
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You are comfortable communicating with others
- You pay attention to details while working
Eligibility and education roadmap
Durations are as printed on the source card for each level; please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
- 1Certificate — Eligibility: Basic understanding of logistics or supply chain management is helpful. Duration: 6 months to 1 year. Examples: Certificate in Cold Chain Management, Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
- 2Diploma — Eligibility: High school diploma or equivalent. Duration: Typically 1 to 2 years. Examples: Diploma in Cold Chain Management, Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
- 3Undergraduate — Eligibility: High school diploma or equivalent (subjects in mathematics, business, or science). Duration: Typically 3 to 4 years. Examples: Bachelor's in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering.
- 4Postgraduate — Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Duration: 1 to 2 years. Examples: Master's in Supply Chain Management, Master's in Logistics and Cold Chain Management.
- 5Doctoral — Eligibility: Master's degree in a related field. Duration: 3 to 5 years. Examples: PhD in Supply Chain and Logistics, PhD in Cold Chain Process Management.
- 6Short-Term Courses — Cold Chain Management Training, Temperature-Controlled Logistics Course, Advanced Cold Chain Logistics Course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The course is offered by the different Departments. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Pune, Maharashtra
- Indian Institute of Logistics, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISCM), Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Cold Chain Process Management Specialist
- 2General Manager
Expected income
₹25,000 – ₹47,200 per month
These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change. The card's source describes this role as a supply chain management specialist.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Supply Chain Manager
In charge of every stage of an organisation's supply chain, from purchasing raw materials to production and storage.
Logistics Manager
Coordinates the storage, transportation and delivery of finished goods so that stock is maintained and moves efficiently.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Science, Commerce.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to analysing.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Ravikant Sahu — The vaccine and cold chain manager of Balod district in Chhattisgarh. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, he along with his colleague, the district vaccine store manager, ensured a systematic tally of vaccine stocks at their centre, which sent out over 35,000 doses of vaccines each month to 29 cold chain points.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 713 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/supply-chain-specialist-salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
All five institutes on this card are printed under "Government Institutes"; only NITIE is a government institute, and the other four are private and are listed as such here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.