Gartner: Will AI Transform Entry-Level Supply Chain Jobs?
Gartner research shows 55% of supply chain leaders expect agentic AI to reduce entry-level roles, prompting companies to rethink talent strategies

TL;DR
- AI adoption is fundamentally reshaping workforce planning, especially for entry-level positions in supply chain organizations.
- Gartner's research indicates that 55% of supply chain leaders anticipate agentic AI will reduce the need for entry-level roles.
- 51% of leaders believe AI will result in overall workforce reductions.
- 86% of respondents believe agentic AI adoption will change how talent pipelines operate.
- High-performing organizations are prioritizing talent strategy reinvention, including upskilling, AI-enabled planning, and increased automation.
- Leading organizations view AI as a catalyst for workforce transformation, focusing on redefining roles and investing in skills development.