Marine Corps MOS · Logistics
3051 Inventory Management Specialist
Overview
Inventory Management Specialists receive, inspect, locate, store, issue, prepare, ship, return, and dispose of materiel and equipment throughout the logistics chain. They maintain inventory and locator records, monitor shelf life items, handle hazardous materials, operate material handling equipment, and use scanners and automated warehousing systems.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- inventory management
- warehouse operations
- asset tracking
- data entry and records management
- use of ERP and logistics systems
- cycle counting and reconciliation
- supply chain coordination
- hazardous materials handling awareness
- first-in-first-out (FIFO) rotation
- shipping and receiving
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Windows
Civilian Career Paths
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Technician 4.0 (CLT 4.0)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) · Funded
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
- Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS)
- SCPro Level One
- SCPro Level Two: Analysis and Application of Supply Chain Challenges · Funded
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
- Certified Professional Organizer®
What the Work Involves
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
Related Occupations
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- Postal Service Clerks
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Counter and Rental Clerks
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 3051. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
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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