Supply Support Activity (SSA) Receiving Section Lead

Advanced Search; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search Group seeks an experienced SSA Receiving Section Lead to manage inbound materiel operations in a theater-level SSA. You will oversee offloading, validation, and documentation, ensuring timely posting in GCSS-Army and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, coordinating with units and transport, handling HAZMAT, and maintaining daily activity reports, with readiness for LOGCAP V deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and 5+ years or HS Diploma with 9+ years in Army supply and logistics.
• Strong SSA receiving operations knowledge and accountability procedures.
• GCSS-Army experience in receiving, MRO processing, stock updates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SSA receiving operations including offloading, verification, and documentation.
• Ensure timely processing of receipts and posting in GCSS-Army.
• Validate shipment docs, conduct discrepancy checks, and SDRs when needed.
• Coordinate with units, warehouses, and transport for proper flow.
• Verify item condition, quantity, and identification; handle sensitive materiel.
• Maintain records and daily receiving activity reports.
• Supervise personnel and ensure SSA SOPs, safety, and inventory procedures.
• Conduct causative research and resolve discrepancies with Stock Control.
• Manage HAZMAT receiving procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Support retrograde, intermodal moves, and theater logistics directives.
• Ensure audit readiness and deployment requirements for LOGCAP V.

Skills

SSA receiving operations

GCSS-Army proficiency

Leadership of personnel

Documentation & accountability

HazMat handling

Communication & problem-solving

Deployment readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

HS Diploma + 9+ years

Tools

GCSS-Army

Forklift/MHE

Job description

Supply Support Activity (SSA) Receiving Section Lead

Education Any Graduation, MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt

Category Logistics, Supply Chain & Procurement

Industry Information Technology and Services

POSITION SUMMARYThe SSA Receiving Section Lead oversees all inbound materiel operations within a theater-level Supply Support Activity (SSA) in Southwest Asia (SWA). This role ensures accurate receipt, validation, documentation, and processing of all incoming Class II, III(P), IV, VII, and IX materiel. The manager directs receiving operations, supervises personnel, maintains accountability, and integrates GCSS-Army workflows to ensure timely and compliant materiel flow to storage, issue, and customer support sections.

HOW A RECEIVING SECTION LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Oversees all SSA receiving operations including offloading, verification, and documentation of inbound materiel.
• Ensures timely processing of receipts and accurate posting of transactions in GCSS-Army.
• Validates shipment documentation, conducts discrepancy checks, and initiates Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDRs) when required.
• Coordinates with supported units, warehouse sections, and transportation teams to ensure proper materiel flow.
• Verifies condition, quantity, and identification of received items; ensures proper handling of controlled or sensitive materiel.
• Maintains historical receiving records and prepares daily receiving activity reports.
• Supervises receiving personnel and ensures compliance with SSA SOPs, safety standards, and inventory procedures.
• Conducts causative research and collaborates with Stock Control to resolve receiving-related inventory discrepancies.
• Ensures correct staging, binning, and transfer of materiel to storage locations.
• Manages HAZMAT receiving procedures, proper documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with host-nation logistics partners and port officials for inbound materiel requiring special handling.
• Supports retrograde, lateral transfers, and inbound shipments requiring intermodal movement across the theater.
• Ensures audit readiness and compliance with AR 710-2, DA PAM 710-2-2, AR 735-5, and theater logistics directives.
• Participates in logistics synchronization meetings and cross-functional coordination boards.
• Maintains accountability, safety, and operational continuity in austere or extreme-heat environments.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelors and 5+ years of experience or a HS Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of experience in Army supply, logistics and material management operations.
• Strong working knowledge of SSA receiving operations, documentation, and accountability procedures.
• Proficiency with GCSS-Army, specifically receiving, MRO processing, and stock updates.
• Experience with inventories, causative research, and reconciliation of receiving discrepancies.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT receiving requirements and proper handling procedures.
• Understanding of Army supply regulations, retrograde processes, and theater receiving policies.
• Experience supervising Soldiers, DA civilians, or contractor personnel.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in austere, deployed, or extreme-heat environments.
• Ability to meet LOGCAP V deployment requirements.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance (preferred).
• Valid U.S. passport and ability to meet CRC requirements.
• Willingness to deploy to SWA or other assigned locations.
• Ability to stand, bend and lift 40 lbs.

CERTIFICATIONS

• HAZMAT / HAZCOM certification (required or obtainable after hire).
• Theater-required certifications (AT, OPSEC, Cyber, etc.).
• Forklift / MHE certification (preferred for offloading operations)
• HAZMAT / HAZCOM certification (required or obtainable after hire).
• Theater-required certifications (AT, OPSEC, Cyber, etc.).
• Forklift / MHE certification (required or obtain after hire.).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is conducted in warehouse, yard, or outdoor environments with exposure to physical, environmental, and heat-related hazards. Required PPE includes head, hand, foot, torso, respiratory, and vision protection. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations, host-nation standards, and applicable Army and company policies. Position may require extended duty hours.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelors and 5+ years of experience or a HS Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of experience in Army supply, logistics and material management operations.
• Strong working knowledge of SSA receiving operations, documentation, and accountability procedures.
• Proficiency with GCSS-Army, specifically receiving, MRO processing, and stock updates.
• Experience with inventories, causative research, and reconciliation of receiving discrepancies.
• Knowledge of HAZMAT receiving requirements and proper handling procedures.
• Understanding of Army supply regulations, retrograde processes, and theater receiving policies.
• Experience supervising Soldiers, DA civilians, or contractor personnel.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in austere, deployed, or extreme-heat environments.
• Ability to meet LOGCAP V deployment requirements.
• Active U.S. Secret clearance (preferred).
• Valid U.S. passport and ability to meet CRC requirements.
• Willingness to deploy to SWA or other assigned locations.
• Ability to stand, bend and lift 40 lbs.

CERTIFICATIONS

• HAZMAT / HAZCOM certification (required or obtainable after hire).
• Theater-required certifications (AT, OPSEC, Cyber, etc.).
• Forklift / MHE certification (preferred for offloading operations)
• HAZMAT / HAZCOM certification (required or obtainable after hire).
• Theater-required certifications (AT, OPSEC, Cyber, etc.).
• Forklift / MHE certification (required or obtain after hire.).