MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist
MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist
MOS 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, subcustody, and final disposition and/or disposal in support of existence and completeness. Advise and provide recommendations to the Supply Officer on all supply matters.

National Certifications
You selected Early Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E1-E3. To help you focus on the credentials most appropriate for early in your career, the National Certifications list below has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply.
You selected Mid-Career—this applies to Marines in paygrades E4-E5. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You selected Late Career-- this applies to Marines in paygrades E6-E9. To help you focus on credentials most applicable to this phase in your career, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Transitioning-- this applies to Marines who are not reenlisting and are planning their next steps. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining a credential can help prepare you for civilian employment, and can demonstrate knowledge and skills in a way civilian employers understand. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly. If you are already within that six-month timeframe, you can still choose to pursue the credential yourself or explore other funding options to pay for credentials.
As a transitioning Marine, you may also want to visit the Marine Corps' Transition Readiness Program for other guidance regarding reentering the civilian workforce.
You chose Promotion-Seeking-- this applies to Marines who plan to stay in the Corps and who are actively working on advancement. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to only show COOL-funded certifications that are related to Most or Some of the skills and training gained in your MOS. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
Obtaining credentials related to your rating helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
Once you have found a credential you want to pursue and are eligible for, you can apply for a voucher for COOL funding to pay for the exam. Make sure to check to see that you meet the eligibility requirements for a voucher before you apply. The Marine Corps will not pay for exams if you have less than six months of service left so you'll want to plan accordingly.
You chose Veteran-- veterans are any former Service member who has been discharged from active duty military service. To help you focus on the most applicable credentials, the certification list has been filtered to show in-demand credentials that are GI Bill approved. You can customize your search by clicking Select Filters at the top left of the credentials table or by using the keyword search at the top right of the table.
COOL does not pay for credentialing exams for veterans, but you may be able to get your credential funded through the GI Bill. Explore your funding options to see what funding may be available to you. Also, visit our page of Related Sites and expand the Resource Sites For Veterans section to see what other resources may be available to you
The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
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Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
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Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Quality (ASQ) | ![]() |
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Certified Manager (CM)
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Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
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Certified Mail Manager (CMM) Is Not In Demand | In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Is Not In Demand | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) | ![]() |
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Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) Is Not In Demand | Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) | ![]() |
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Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
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Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
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Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
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Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) | ![]() |
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Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
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Institute for Supply Management (ISM) | ![]() |
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Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) Is Not In Demand | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) | ![]() |
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Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Is Not In Demand | Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) | ![]() |
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
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Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD)
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Institute for Supply Management (ISM) | ![]() |
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SCPro Level One - Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Is Not In Demand | Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) | ![]() |
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State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
Apprenticeship
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist:
Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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Administrative Services Managers |
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Billing and Posting Clerks |
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks |
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Budget Analysts |
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
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Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
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Logisticians |
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Office Clerks, General |
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Order Clerks |
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Procurement Clerks |
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Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks |
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Purchasing Managers |
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Stockers and Order Fillers |
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Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers |
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Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products |
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The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
- 0341 - Administrative Officer Series
- 1104 - Property Disposal Series
- 1106 - Procurement Clerical and Technician Series
- 1107 - Property Disposal Clerical and Technician Series
- 1601 - Equipment, Facilities, and Services Series
- 1603 - Equipment, Facilities, and Services Assistance Series
- 1640 - Facility Operations Services Series
- 2001 - General Supply Series
- 2003 - Supply Program Management Series
- 2005 - Supply Clerical and Technician Series
- 2010 - Inventory Management Series
- 2030 - Distribution Facilities and Storage Management Series
- 2032 - Packaging Series
- 2144 - Cargo Scheduling Series
- 6904 - Tools and Parts Attending
- 6907 - Materials Handling
- 6910 - Materials Expediting
- 6912 - Materials Examining and Identifying
- 6914 - Store Working
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS MOS 3043 Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist can be found below.
Warehousing Education and Research Council
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) website provides information on warehousing industry education and career information. WERC has partnered with Jobs in Logistics to help logistic professionals identify careers in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Freight Forwarding, 3PL, Distribution, and Purchasing & Manufacturing. Job seekers can go to the WERC Job Board page to post a resume and search for job opportunities.
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
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