Description
Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialists perform and monitor management and procedural application of manual or automated inventory control actions. These Marines must be able to design, plan, execute, control, and monitor supply chain activities with the objective of leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, measuring performance and facilitating accountability in retail and intermediate inventory activities and units. Additionally, these Marines prepare, maintain and control essential supporting documentation to document major events in capital asset’s lifecycle from acquisition, transference, sub-custody, and final disposition and/or disposal in support of existence and completeness. Advise and provide recommendations to the supply officer on all supply matters.
Core Skills
- supply chain management
- inventory control and accountability
- logistics planning and coordination
- demand forecasting and replenishment
- data entry and records management
- process improvement and SOP development
- ERP and warehouse management system usage
- asset lifecycle management
- basic data analysis and reporting
- vendor and customer coordination
- documentation and compliance management
- time management and task prioritization
- attention to detail and accuracy
- cross-functional collaboration
- training and mentoring junior personnel
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
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