Defence Logistics Consultant

Stafflink; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is looking for an experienced Logistics Consultant to provide expert advice and staff assistance in developing logistic concepts. The role involves comprehensive research, doctrine drafting, and capability planning in a contested environment. Candidates should have at least six years of senior-level experience in logistics management and familiarity with military operations and global supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience in logistics management or business practices.
• Experience in developing operational-level doctrine and concepts.
• Experience with Global Supply Chain management related to military operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis on logistics practices.
• Draft Doctrine Notes for operational clarity.
• Explore logistics residual authorities as a new concept.
• Assist in capability planning and development.
• Make recommendations for logistics improvements.
• Analyze stakeholders' business objectives.

Skills

Corporate logistics management

Operational-level doctrine development

Global Supply Chain management

Conducting Rehearsal of Concept drills

Job description

Our government defence client is requesting a Logistics Consultant to provide expert advice and staff assistance in logistic concept development, codify best practices, and develop an understanding in a Contested Congested Logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to understand current practices, challenges, and emerging trends related to Operational Support (OS) in a non-permissive operating environment.
• Draft Doctrine Notes for changes to allow clarity for operations. This academic work will enable the organization to integrate requirements and enhance the coherence of capability development efforts.
• Explore logistics residual authorities as a new concept.
• Assist in the preparation, development, and coordination of capability planning and development.
• Make recommendations and provide advice for improvements, and assist in developing solutions and implementing recommendations.
• Analyze stakeholders' business objectives and recommend and develop solutions to address their needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in corporate logistics management or logistic business practices at a senior level (e.g., Product Manager or Field-Grade Officer).
• Experience developing and implementing operational-level doctrine, concepts, capabilities, and/or procedures related to Operational Support (OS) or Command Support (CS).
• Experience with Global Supply Chain management and its relation to military operations.
• Experience participating in or running Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) drills or wargaming.