Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
Company: Navy
Location: Hialeah
Posted on: August 6, 2022
|
|
Job Description:
(h2(ABOUT(/h2((p(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.(/p((p(Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to
college graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are
available to those without a
degree.(/p((hr/((h2(RESPONSIBILITIES(/h2((h3(Officer Role(/h3((p(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:(/p((ol((li(Analyze the demand for supplies and
forecast future needs(/li((li(Manage the inspection, shipping,
handling, and packaging of supplies and equipment(/li((li(Direct
personnel who receive inventory and issue supplies and
equipment(/li((li(Evaluate bids and proposals submitted by
potential suppliers(/li((li(Study ways to use space and distribute
supplies efficiently(/li((li(Determine the fastest, most economic
way to transport cargo or personnel(/li((li(Oversee the handling of
special items, such as medicine and
explosives(/li((/ol((h3(Enlisted Role(/h3((p(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:(/p((ol((li(Keep
fiscal records of a facility(/li((li(Order, store, check and issue
Naval aircraft and aeronautical equipment and accessories,
including flight gear(/li((li(Prepare inventory reports and
correspondence(/li((li(Keep official publications up to
date(/li((li(Maintain financial logs and records(/li((li(Operate
computer systems that provide logistic support information for
submarine supplies and accounting functions(/li((li(Organize and
operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat(/li((li(Work under the
supervision of a Supply Officer(/li((/ol((hr/((h2(WORK
ENVIRONMENT(/h2((p(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.(/p((hr/((h2(TRAINING &
ADVANCEMENT(/h2((h3(Officer Training(/h3((p(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.(/p((p(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.(/p((h3(Enlisted
Training(/h3((p(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.(/p((p(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.(/p((hr/((h2(EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES(/h2((h3(Officer
Education(/h3((p(Beyond professional credentials and
certifications, Supply Officers can advance their education
by:(/p((ol((li(Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval
Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College
(NWC)(/li((li(Completing Joint Professional Military Education
(JPME) at one of the various service colleges(/li((/ol((h3(Enlisted
Education(/h3((p(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:(/p((ol((li(Navy College Program and Tuition
Assistance(/li((li(Post-9/11 GI
Bill(/li((/ol((hr/((h2(QUALIFICATIONS &
REQUIREMENTS(/h2((h3(Officer Qualifications(/h3((p(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.(/p((h3(Enlisted Qualifications(/h3((p(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.(/p((h3(General
Qualifications(/h3((p(All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens,
willing to serve worldwide, and qualified for sea
duty.(/p((p(General qualifications may vary depending upon whether
you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether
you've never served before.(/p(
Keywords: Navy, Hialeah , Purchasing, Supply and Logistics, Professions , Hialeah, Florida
Click
here to apply!
|