Description
Supply Officers direct and administer supply activities, interpret department and NAVSUPSYSCOM regulations and determine policy and procedures to be followed. Responsibilities include accounting and disbursing of funds, distribution of supplies; development and maintenance of proper budgeting and fiscal policies, direction of stock accounting systems, inventory control methods and systems; disposition of excess and obsolete stock, storage and distribution of material. Supply Officers (SUPPO's) employ a broad knowledge of logistics, transportation systems, distribution concepts, budgeting and accounting policies, retail operations, inventory control and material management. SUPPO's are experienced in a variety of disciplines such as supply management and expeditionary logistics, inventory control, disbursement, financial management, contracting, information systems, operations analysis, material and operational logistics, fuels management, food service and physical distribution.
Core Skills
- supply chain management
- inventory control and asset management
- financial management and budgeting
- procurement and contracting support
- logistics planning and forecasting
- policy interpretation and implementation
- data-driven decision making
- ERP and stock accounting systems use
- risk management and internal controls
- vendor and stakeholder management
- process improvement and standardization
- leadership and personnel management
- cross-functional coordination
- reporting and audit preparation
- strategic planning
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
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