Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
3002 Ground Supply Officer
Overview
A ground supply officer supervises property, equipment, operating materials, and supplies to maintain accurate, complete, and auditable accountability records. The officer directs supply activities involving procurement, receipt, inventory control, repair, storage, distribution, issue, disposal, transportation, stock positioning, budgeting, and public funds.
Core Skills
- property and equipment accountability
- inventory control and accountability
- supply chain policy execution
- procurement oversight
- receiving and storage coordination
- distribution and issue management
- stock positioning analysis
- supply transportation coordination
- audit readiness and data accuracy
- budget and public funds administration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
- SAP software
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Procurement
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation Management
- Project Management
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 Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
What the Work Involves
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Inspect physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Procurement Clerks
- Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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