Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
Company: Navy
Location: Gaithersburg
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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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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