Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
Company: Navy
Location: Renton
Posted on: January 13, 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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