Supply Support Activity (SSA) Operations Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 7,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an experienced logistics professional to monitor SSA operations and manage GCSS-Army transactions in demanding environments. You will coordinate with units and HQ, maintain records, enforce safety and QA standards, and optimize inventory and throughput.

The role requires proven supply chain experience, HAZMAT knowledge, and readiness to deploy within CENTCOM SW Asia regions. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years Army supply/logistics experience.
• Strong knowledge of SSA operations, stock control and warehouse mgmt.
• Proficiency in GCSS-Army warehouse and stock control functions.
• Experience conducting inventories, causative research and discrepancy reconciliation.
• Understanding Army supply regulations and accountability principles.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT handling, packaging and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with intermodal, retrograde and theater logistics operations.
• Experience supervising Soldiers, DA civilians or contractors.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Willingness to deploy within CENTCOM AO and SW Asia locations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute daily SSA operations: receiving, storage, issuing, and turn-ins.
• Process and manage all supply transactions within GCSS-Army.
• Coordinate with units, maintenance, and HQ for timely materiel support.
• Maintain stock records and prepare operational supply reports.
• Enforce SSA SOPs, safety standards, and QA procedures.
• Manage shelf-life and controlled items handling and compliance.
• Analyze supply trends, history and wait times to optimize ops.
• Coordinate transportation for materiel movement including retrograde.
• Ensure HAZMAT docs, packaging, and regulatory compliance for outbound shipments.
• Support intermodal/host-nation logistics, port clearance and container mgmt.
• Maintain audit readiness and adherence to AR/DA policies; participate in boards.

Skills

GCSS-Army

Supply chain mgmt

Inventory management

Discrepancy reconciliation

Safety compliance

HAZMAT handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma

Tools

GCSS-Army

Job description

Monitors and execute daily SSA operations including receiving storage issuing and turn-ins and COMSEC Conducts issuing receiving inventory management cyclic counts causative research and discrepancy resolution Processes validates and manages all supply transactions within GCSS-Army Coordinates with supported units maintenance activities and higher headquarters to ensure timely materiel support Maintains historical stock records and prepares operational supply reports Implements and enforces SSA SOPs safety standards and quality assurance procedures Conducts shelf-life management controlled items handling and compliance activities Analyzes supply trends demand history and customer wait times to optimize operations Manages transportation coordination for materiel movement including retrograde lateral transfers and receipts Ensures HAZMAT documentation packaging and regulatory compliance for outbound shipments Supports intermodal and host-nation logistics operations including port clearance and container management Maintains audit readiness and ensures adherence to AR 710-2 DA PAM 710-2-2 AR 735-5 ARCENT policy and theater directives Participates in logistics boards readiness briefings and cross-functional coordination meetings Maintains accountability safety and operational continuity in austere or extreme-heat environments

Certifications

HAZMAT HAZCOM certification required or obtainable after hire Theater-required certifications AT OPSEC Cyber etc Forklift MHE certification required or obtain after hire

A bachelor s degree and 5+ years of experience or a HS Diploma and 9+ years of Army supply/logistics experience.Strong working knowledge of SSA operations, stock control, and warehouse management.Proficiency in GCSS-Army (warehouse and stock control functions).Experience conducting inventories, causative research, and discrepancy reconciliation.Understanding of Army supply regulations and accountability principles.Knowledge of HAZMAT handling, packaging, and documentation requirements.Familiarity with intermodal, retrograde, and theater-specific logistics operations.Experience supervising Soldiers, DA civilians, or contractor personnel.Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work in austere, deployed, or extreme-climate environments.Active U.S. Secret clearance (preferred).Valid U.S. passport and ability to meet CRC deployment requirements.Willingness to deploy to all areas within the CENTCOM AO or other assigned Southwest Asia locations.Ability to stand, bend and lift 40 lbs.