# Chief Supply Chain Officer

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and distribution partners ultimately align their day-to-day operations with a single executive function: the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO).

Freight forwarders, customs brokers, and distribution partners ultimately align their day-to-day operations with a single executive function: the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). The CSCO holds board-level responsibility for the organization's end-to-end supply chain, from strategic sourcing and procurement through production and warehousing to final delivery. The role sets supply chain strategy, manages cost-to-serve and service-level targets, and identifies supply disruptions across global networks before they affect operations. Unlike a Chief Logistics Officer (CLO) — whose scope typically centres on operational transport and warehousing — the CSCO also encompasses strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. In large organizations, both roles often report directly to the CEO or CFO.

**Source:** [https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/the-role-of-the-chief-supply-chain-officer-csco/](https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/the-role-of-the-chief-supply-chain-officer-csco/)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Chief Supply Chain Officer |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.inboundlogistics.com/articles/the-role-of-the-chief-supply-chain-officer-csco/ |

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