Distribution and Logistical Services

Endorsement Code: 4170

Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Authorized to Teach

The Distribution and Logistical Services #4170 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 52.0203

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Business - Associate degree within a college business program.
  • Supply Chain Management

Option 3: Employment Experience Only

Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:

  • Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
  • Self-employment
  • Military qualifications and training

  • Business intelligence for supply chain and marketing
  • Business logistics and transportation
  • Data management and analytics for business strategies
  • Demand planning and fulfillment
  • Global procurement and sourcing strategies
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Inventory, warehousing and negotiations
  • Lean six sigma in supply chain management
  • Manufacturing planning and control
  • Principles of supply chain management
  • Purchasing and materials management
  • Supply chain analytics essentials
  • Supply chain environmental management and green purchasing
  • Supply chain finance
  • Supply chain risk and disruption management
  • Transportation and logistics management

No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.

Employment Experience (not self-employed)

The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Logisticians 13-1081.00
Logistics Analysts 13-1081.02
Logistics Engineers 13-1081.01
Supply Chain Managers 11-3071.04
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 11-3071.00

Self-Employment Experience

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services 541614