Description
No matter what their position is, every Airman needs equipment and supplies to do their job. Responsible for managing inventory, Materiel Management specialists administer and operate complex supply systems to ensure financial accountability for all of the utilized supplies. An incredibly detailed and critical job, these specialists ensure every asset—from paperclips to multimillion-dollar machinery—is accounted for and where it needs to be whenever our Airmen need them.
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
- technical order and documentation management
- process improvement
- customer service
- problem solving
- training and mentoring
- report generation and metrics tracking
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
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