Marine Corps
LOGISTICS

MOS

3047

Supply Chain Manager

Description

Supply Chain Managers are required to be proficient in the execution of tactical and non-tactical supply chain programs and operations, some which are unique to the Department of Defense and Service. Supply Chain Managers execute, track, and manage the end-to-end flow of goods and services from the requestor to the receiver. They are required to have a working knowledge of Department of Defense financial systems to budget, track the life cycle funds from obligation to liquidation, and effectively manage an end-to-end supply chain to support both tactical and strategic objectives. Supply Chain Managers perform all functions related to ground supply operations to include customer service support, life cycle management, warehousing, financial management, inventory management, property management, storage operations management and the secondary reparable management program. Additionally, these Marines will be familiar with the impacts of supply chain management to operational-level logistics required to support distributed and expeditionary operations. The Supply Chain Manager provides Commanders with maximum flexibility to tailor and surge supply personnel to priority efforts and high-density projects based on the assigned mission and operational requirements. Supply Chain Managers will advise and support the supply officer on all supply matters. This MOS is a career progression for corporals with MOSs 3043 and 3051.

Core Skills

  • end-to-end supply chain management
  • inventory and asset management
  • demand planning and forecasting
  • logistics coordination
  • data analysis and reporting
  • financial management and budgeting
  • ERP and supply systems operation
  • process improvement and optimization
  • vendor and stakeholder coordination
  • risk management and contingency planning
  • contract and procurement support
  • team leadership and supervision
  • documentation and compliance

Common Certifications

  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
  • Certified Professional in Inventory Management (CPIM)

Civilian Career Paths

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
  • PROCUREMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Marine Corps 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.