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.

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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.

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Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) In DemandIs In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Is Not In Demand American Society for Quality (ASQ) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Manager (CM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Facility Manager In DemandIs In Demand International Facility Management Association (IFMA) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Mail Manager (CMM) Is Not In Demand In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Is Not In Demand Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) Is Not In Demand Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) In DemandIs In Demand American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) Is Not In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) otherOther       AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT (AE)) Is Not In Demand Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) Is Not In Demand Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) mostMost highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) In DemandIs In Demand International Association for Six Sigma Certification (IASSC) otherOther        
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) In DemandIs In Demand Institute for Supply Management (ISM) otherOther        
SCPro Level One - Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management Is Not In Demand Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill  
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Is Not In Demand American Association for Lean Six Sigma Certification (AALSSC) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation

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
Administrative Services Managers mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Budget Analysts someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Logisticians someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Logistics Managers mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Office Clerks, General mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Order Clerks mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Order Fillers, Wholesale and Retail Sales mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Procurement Clerks mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Purchasing Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Storage and Distribution Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary

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.

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.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA), Certified Mail Manager (CMM) is for managers who have attained a high level of competence and professionalism. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of mail management experience and be currently employed in an in-plant environment. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate, through three letters of recommendation, acceptable character, ability and reputation. Candidates must pass a written exam.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) is a mid-level certification appropriate for non-managers who work as public buyers. Individuals pursuing the certification demonstrate an ability to obtain the maximum value for the taxpayer's dollar. To pass the certification exam, applicants should be knowledgeable in the areas of procurement administration, sourcing, negotiation, contract administration, supply management and procurement planning. Applicants must hold an Associate's degree, have three years of public procurement experience, and have additional training in the area of procurement.
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Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is aimed towards professionals involved in career fields such as Production and Inventory Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Materials Management, and Purchasing. The CPIM certification does not have eligibility requirements at this time. Candidates must pass two exams (Part 1 and Part 2) within a three-year period to earn the CPIM certification.
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Renewal Period: 5 years

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is for individuals who possess the knowledge to understand and manage the integration and coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities. The CSCP takes a broad view of operations, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain, from supplier, through the company, to the end consumer. CSCP candidates must meet an experience, degree or credential eligibility requirement and pass a written exam.

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Renewal Period: 3 years

The Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification is for supply chain and procurement professionals with skills in areas such as finance, supplier relationship management, organizational global strategy, and risk compliance. Candidates must either have five years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) without a qualified bachelor's degree or have three years of full-time, professional supply management experience (non-clerical, nonsupport) and must have a bachelor's degree. Candidates must also pass three written exams. Candidates who are Certified Purchasing Managers (CPMs) in good standing with a bachelor's degree only need to take a CPSM Bridge Exam.
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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Certified Logistics Technician (CLTAE) recognizes individuals who demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of material handling at the front-line (entry-level through front-line supervisor). The goal of the CLTAE is to raise the level of performance of logistics workers both to assist the individuals in finding higher-wage jobs. The CLTAE consists of two parts: the foundational-level Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) certificate and the mid-level technical CLT certification. Before taking the CLTAE assessment, candidates must have a CLA certificate. MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at an 8th-grade math and 10th-grade reading level.
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Renewal Period: Not Renewable

The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC), Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) is a foundational-level credential and is a prerequisite for the Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) certification. MSSC training and assessment addresses the need for employability and academic skills as well as technical skills. MSSC strongly recommends that individuals be at the 8th grade level of math and 9th grade level of English before attempting MSSC courses and assessments. There are no experiential or hands-on requirements for MSSC certification as it is expected that individual employers will determine those requirements based upon their own specific needs. MSSC does not require that individuals take MSSC courses prior to testing. Critical work functions and their related key activities for the CLA include: global supply chain logistics life cycle, logistics environment, material handling equipment, safety principles, safe material handling and equipment operation, quality control principles, workplace communications, teamwork and workplace behavior to solve problems, and using computers.

Click here to go to SCPro Level One - Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), SCPro Level One - Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management certification is an entry-level credential for supply chain professionals who can demonstrate a solid foundation of knowledge in all eight elements of supply chain management. Candidates must meet either an academic or experience requirement to be eligible for the SCPro Level One - Cornerstones of Supply Chain Management exam. Candidates must pass a written exam.

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Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill.

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Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

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Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

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Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Highly attainable: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Low

May be difficult to attain: Credential is related to the duties performed within the military occupation, the minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
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An apprenticeship program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor. Go to the Apprenticeship Finder and enter career path or location to find apprenticeship opportunities.

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