Description
Supply Corps Limited Duty Officers are technical specialists in the field of supply and will complete 6 months of Supply Corps school before first assignment. They perform duties in financial management, inventory control, physical distribution systems, contracting, computer systems, operations analysis, material logistics, petroleum management, food services and other related areas in a Naval and joint environment. Experience in these disciplines is acquired through career development, operational/nontraditional operational (expeditionary) tours, and acquired education. Various Additional Qualification Designators (AQD) are earned based on the billet held. Limited duty Supply Corps officers also have management experience in business and logistics systems, which are essential to the operation of the Navy's modern ships, submarines, aircraft and facilities. Supply Corps officers serve worldwide on ships and shore commands. They can be found supporting operations abroad, aboard ships and submarines, or preparing budgets at staff commands. They can also compete to off-ramp into 3100 Supply Corps staff community before promotion to CDR, ideally at 6-8 years, or retire as a 6510 LDO at 10 years.
Core Skills
- IT-enabled supply chain and logistics management
- enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems use
- financial management and budgeting
- data analysis and performance metrics
- inventory and asset management strategy
- contracting and vendor management
- operations research and process optimization
- IT systems requirements definition for logistics
- policy development and compliance management
- cross-functional and joint operations coordination
- leadership and team management
- strategic planning and decision making
- reporting and executive-level communication
- risk management and internal controls
Common Certifications
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL)
Civilian Career Paths
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROCUREMENT
- INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- IT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Navy 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.