Coast Guard Rating · Logistics
SK Storekeeper
Overview
Storekeepers procure and administer requisitions of supplies, spare parts, provisions, technical items, and services. They also maintain the financial accounts and records that support Coast Guard supply and logistics functions.
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
- basic spreadsheet and data analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Budgeting software
- Inventory tracking software
- Delivery operations information system DOIS
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Finance and Accounting
- Warehouse Operations
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB)
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) · Funded
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded
Also Common
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
- Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
Related Occupations
- Billing and Posting Clerks
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
- Brokerage Clerks
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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