Logistics Specialist
Company: Navy
Location: Bullhead City
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
ABOUT The 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. RESPONSIBILITIES Officer Role A 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
explosives
Enlisted Role As 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 Officer
WORK ENVIRONMENT Professionals 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 & ADVANCEMENT
Officer Training Prospective 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 Training Enlisted 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 OPPORTUNITIES Officer Education Beyond 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 colleges
Enlisted Education Beyond 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 Bill
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS Officer Qualifications This 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 Qualifications A 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 Qualifications All 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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