Logistics Manager
Company: Navy
Location: Stuart
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
ABOUTThe success and safety of every mission depends on getting
needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The
service members of the Purchasing, Supply & Logistics community
make sure America's Navy has what it needs, when it needs
it.Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to college
graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are available to
those without a degree.RESPONSIBILITIESOfficer RoleA four-year
college degree is required to become a Supply Officer. In this
role, you will perform executive-level duties in inventory control,
financial management, physical distribution systems, petroleum
management, personnel transportation, and other related areas. You
might:
- Analyze the demand for supplies and forecast future needs
- Manage the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of
supplies and equipment
- Direct personnel who receive inventory and issue supplies and
equipment
- Evaluate bids and proposals submitted by potential
suppliers
- Study ways to use space and distribute supplies
efficiently
- Determine the fastest, most economic way to transport cargo or
personnel
- Oversee the handling of special items, such as medicine and
explosivesEnlisted RoleAs a Logistics Specialist (no college degree
required), your efforts are crucial in delivering what the Navy
needs for mission success. Enlisted Sailors in the Purchasing &
Supply field may:
- Keep fiscal records of a facility
- Order, store, check and issue Naval aircraft and aeronautical
equipment and accessories, including flight gear
- Prepare inventory reports and correspondence
- Keep official publications up to date
- Maintain financial logs and records
- Operate computer systems that provide logistic support
information for submarine supplies and accounting functions
- Organize and operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat
- Work under the supervision of a Supply OfficerWORK
ENVIRONMENTProfessionals in Navy purchasing, supply and logistics
work in offices, shore-based warehouses, air cargo terminals at
naval air stations and aboard ships. The diverse working locations
provide an excellent opportunity for expanding knowledge and skills
in inventory management, financial management, procurement and
warehouse management.TRAINING & ADVANCEMENTOfficer
TrainingProspective Supply Officers must first attend Officer
Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, Rhode Island. From there, Supply
Officers attend Navy Supply School in Newport, Rhode Island, for a
27-week Basic Qualification Course. This course emphasizes problem
solving in real shipboard situations and provides training in
inventory management, food and retail operations, leadership, and
management.Prospective Officers may also receive specialized
training in transportation management, freight classifications,
methods of working with civilian and other service carriers, and
special handling of medicines and explosives.Enlisted
TrainingEnlisted Sailors pursuing a Logistics Specialist role must
first complete the 7-9 week Recruit Training (known as Boot Camp).
After that, they receive technical "A" school training in Meridian,
Miss., where they learn skills including automated data processing
systems, financial records and accounting systems, and postal
operations training.For both Supply Officers and Logistics
Specialists, promotion opportunities are regularly available but
are competitive and based on performance. It's also important to
note that specialized training received and work experience gained
in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and
occupational opportunities in related fields.EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIESOfficer EducationBeyond professional credentials and
certifications, Supply Officers can advance their education
by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval
Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one
of the various service collegesEnlisted EducationBeyond offering
access to professional credentials and certifications, Logistics
Specialist training in the Navy can translate to credit hours
toward a bachelor's or associate degree through the American
Council on Education. You may also continue your education through
opportunities like the following:
- Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
- Post-9/11 GI BillQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSOfficer
QualificationsThis Officer position requires at least a four-year
degree. Degrees in business, science, technology, engineering and
mathematics are preferred but not required. A graduate degree is
preferred by not required.Enlisted QualificationsA high-school
diploma or equivalent is required to become an Enlisted Sailor in
the Logistics Specialist field. Those seeking this position must be
able to work well with people in a customer service environment.
Good arithmetic, verbal and writing skills, as well as
recordkeeping skills, are also very important.General
QualificationsAll candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing
to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea duty.General
qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently
serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never
served before.
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