Description
Storekeepers (SK) serve as the Coast Guard’s finance, procurement, supply, and logistical specialists. SK’s procure and administer requisitions of supplies, spare parts, provisions, technical items, and services. SK’s are experts in Coast Guard accounting systems. They maintain financial accounts and reports. SK’s organize, receive, and issue supplies to customers. They maintain and account for unit inventory and property materials. SK’s coordinate logistical functions such as fuel, provision deliveries, shipment of material, and port services. They prepare material for shipment and operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and banding equipment. They utilize basic office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax machines, printers, and scanners.
Core Skills
- procurement and purchasing
- inventory and asset management
- supply chain coordination
- financial and cost accounting support
- data entry and records management
- use of ERP and logistics systems
- vendor and customer service
- reconciliation and reporting
- process improvement
- time management
- teamwork and collaboration
- basic spreadsheet and data analysis
Common Certifications
- APICS CPIM
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
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Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.