MOS 3112 Distribution Management Specialist

MOS 3112 Distribution Management Specialist

MOS Description

MOS 3112 encompasses broad transportation responsibilities. Distribution Management Specialists use numerous Federal, DoD and service regulations, the Defense Transportation System (DTS), commercial modes of transportation, and distribution logistic functions to enable optimal selection and procurement of commercial and government-operated land, air, and water transportation services. They use a variety of automated systems in the performance of their duties. Warehousing, marine, rail, motor and air terminal operations, materials handling, packing, packaging, preservation, and hazardous materials handling functions are performed daily. Distribution Management Specialists perform technical distribution management duties pertaining to movement of civilian and military personnel and their dependents, both individually and in groups, using any or all modes of transportation. This includes planning for troop movements via scheduled service special train or charter air and bus, as well as port calls for overseas travel. The specialists perform personal property counseling interviews and advise members and dependents of their personal property shipping entitlements. The specialist performs additional duties and tasks at military air terminals for air freight, passenger services, and air terminal operation centers. The specialists perform passport and visa services by counseling members and dependents about documentary requirements, foreign regulations, and by aiding in the preparation and submission of required paperwork for transmission to the Department of State and foreign embassies. This includes preparation for all freight shipment documents for manifesting of air cargo and passengers aboard Government or commercial charter aircraft. MOS 3112 Marines within the MLGs must be trained to perform in-theater sustainment receiving, shipping, in-transit visibility, and distribution functions. Base/Station 3112 Marines perform deployment support functions relating to origin to POE via commercial modes. While importing/exporting cargo OCONUS the specialists will perform foreign customs clearance and tariff exemption in accordance with host nation policies. 3112 Marines perform additional functions both within the MAGTF and at bases and stations such as, blocking and bracing of dry cargo containers, rail and truck shipments, and certifying hazardous materials shipments for transportation by air, land and sea.

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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 3112 Distribution 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 Safety Professional (CSP) In DemandIs In Demand Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) someSome mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Hazardous Material Manager (CHMM) In DemandIs In Demand Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
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 Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) Is Not In Demand Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) Is Not In Demand National Private Truck Council (NPTC) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks    
Project Management Professional (PMP) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) otherOther     GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Is Not In Demand United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) otherOther        
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) In DemandIs In Demand Project Management Institute (PMI) someSome highhigh COOL BucksCOOL Bucks 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) mostMost mediummedium COOL BucksCOOL Bucks   AccreditationAccreditation
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  
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  

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.

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Related Civilian Occupations

The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 3112 Distribution 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
Cargo and Freight Agents someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook  Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Logisticians mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Logistics Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Packers and Packagers, Hand someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Procurement Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products someSome   Registered ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  find local salaryfind local salary
Purchasing Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks someSome     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
Supply Chain Managers someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Transportation Managers mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Transportation Planners someSome     find local salaryfind local salary

The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 3112 Distribution Management Specialist. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.

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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who support workplace safety practices. CSPs conduct worksite assessments, determine risk, measure hazards and controls, evaluate risk and hazard control measures, investigate incidents, maintain incident and loss records, and prepare emergency response plans. CSP candidates must meet experiential requirements that relate to the field of workplace safety. Candidates must pass a written exam.
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The Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) is a certification for experienced professionals with the experience and knowledge to direct and administer a private fleet, traffic, or transportation operation. The CTP designation confirms that holders have the knowledge and ability to understand complex operational and regulatory issues, identify and evaluate potential costs and savings, and develop systems and practices that best meet their company's transportation objectives and needs. The knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the CTP examination include areas of finance, operations, safety, human resources, and vehicle and equipment maintenance. To be eligible for the CTP, candidates must achieve at least 600 certification points earned through fleet management/supplier experience, formal education, active participation in the fleet/transportation community, and your continued pursuit of education. At least 500 points must be earned through fleet management/supplier experience where each year of experience is worth 100 points. Candidates must also pass an examination.
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Renewal Period: 5 years

The Project Management Institute (PMI), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is an entry-level certification for project practitioners. Designed for those with less project experience, the CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the fundamental knowledge, terminology and processes of effective project management. The written exam covers project management areas such as initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, closing, and professional and social responsibility. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1500 hours professional experience on a project team or 23 hours of project management education.
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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: 5 years

The Institute for Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) certification is a standard of proficiency for front-line hazardous materials workers. The CHMP is intended to enhance regulatory compliance, safety, and overall credibility of operations, and provide recognition to individuals who meet its rigorous requirements. Candidates must meet a combination of education and/or experience requirements and pass a written 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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GI Bill®

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%)

Most

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

Other

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

High

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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