Description
Ground Supply Officers are a special staff officer that supervise the commanders' property, plant, & equipment (PP&E) and operating material & supplies (OM&S) to ensure data accuracy, existence, and completeness (equipment accountability, visibility, and auditability). They supervise and coordinate ground supply administration and operations for supply activities, units, bases, or stations, to include operating forces and shore station organizations. Ground Supply Officers may direct the activities of a maintenance distribution or industrial type organization. They command or serve in either an operating forces service unit or a non-operating forces activity. Ground Supply Officers supervise the execution of supply chain management policies and procedures pertaining to procurement; receipt; inventory control; repair; storage; distribution; issue; disposal; and computation and maintenance of stock positioning requirements. They provide supply support insight for operational planning requirements; supervise transportation of supplies and equipment; manage the transmittal of public funds; participate in the budget process, administer, and expend allotted funds; and make necessary recommendations to the commanding officer regarding supply support procedures.
Core Skills
- asset lifecycle management
- IT asset management (ITAM)
- configuration management
- inventory control and accountability
- data accuracy and audit readiness
- ERP and logistics systems administration
- supply chain and logistics planning
- process improvement and standardization
- risk management and internal controls
- requirements analysis and forecasting
- reporting and metrics development
- policy interpretation and compliance
- cross-functional coordination
- team leadership and supervision
- training and SOP development
- technical writing and documentation
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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