Air Force AFSC · Logistics
2S0X1 Materiel Management
Overview
A Materiel Management specialist manages inventory and operates supply systems that maintain financial accountability for supplies. The specialist accounts for assets ranging from routine office supplies to high value machinery and ensures they are where Airmen need them.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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Skill levels: 2S011 helper · 2S031 apprentice · 2S051 journeyman · 2S071 craftsman
Core Skills
- inventory management
- asset lifecycle management
- logistics planning
- warehouse operations
- data entry and data quality control
- barcoding and RFID tracking
- demand forecasting
- supply chain coordination
- financial accountability and audit support
- report generation and metrics tracking
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Power BI
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Structured query language SQL
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- APICS CPIM
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Career Growth
- APICS CSCP
- Certified Professional in Supply Management®
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
What the Work Involves
- Maintain databases of logistics information.
- Remotely monitor the flow of vehicles or inventory, using Web-based logistics information systems to track vehicles or containers.
- Communicate with or monitor service providers, such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, global consolidators, customs brokers, or trucking companies.
- Track product flow from origin to final delivery.
- Interpret data on logistics elements, such as availability, maintainability, reliability, supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution, supplier management, or transportation.
Related Occupations
- Postal Service Clerks
- Stockers and Order Fillers
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 2S0X1. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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