Distribution Mobility Planner

Nakupuna Consulting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Consulting is actively seeking a Distribution Mobility Planner to support 24/7 joint logistics operations in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role centers on coordinating real-time movement, force flow, and deployment planning using JOPES/TPFDD to sustain timelines and mission success.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to collaborate with USTRANSCOM, service components, and lift providers while maintaining ITV and DTS visibility.

Qualifications

• Willingness to support 24/7 watch rotations, including nights and holidays.
• Knowledge of joint deployment, distribution operations, and force flow management.
• Experience with JOPES/TPFDD or equivalent planning systems.
• Strong communication skills for leadership briefings and reports.
• Ability to work independently and with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and logistics reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports JLOC 24/7 watch and provides timely operational reporting for real-time mission needs.
• Coordinates end-to-end synchronization of global distribution for deployment and redeployment.
• Facilitates movement planning for self-deploying units and lift-supported operations.
• Balances force flow using ITV and DTS to optimize deployment throughput.
• Develops deployment plans using TPFDD and coordinates with USTRANSCOM and partners.

Skills

Joint deployment operations

JOPES/TPFDD knowledge

ITV and DTS understanding

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related field

5+ years of relevant professional experience

Tools

JOPES system

TPFDD data systems

ITV tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Distribution Mobility Planner supports real-time operational reporting and the continuous synchronization of global force deployment, redeployment, sustainment, and distribution activities within the Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC). This position coordinates with joint, Service, Combatant Command, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), lift provider, and partner organizations to maintain visibility of force flow, identify movement constraints, assess transportation feasibility, and recommend actions that preserve operational timelines and strategic objectives.

The Distribution Mobility Planner uses the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD), In-Transit Visibility (ITV) capabilities, simulation tools, and operational analysis to support movement planning, execution monitoring, and dynamic replanning. This position must be able to support a rotating 24/7 Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) watch schedule operating on a three-day-on rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Supports the Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) 24/7 watch schedule and provides timely, accurate, and responsive operational reporting in support of real-time mission requirements.
• Coordinates the end-to-end synchronization of global distribution elements to ensure the effective deployment and redeployment of forces and equipment.
• Facilitates the integration and movement planning of self-deploying and lift-supported units, including retrograde and sustainment transportation operations.
• Strengthens unity of effort among distribution organizations through effective information sharing, coordination, and collaborative planning.
• Applies simulation and analysis tools to optimize movement planning and improve operational adaptability in dynamic environments.
• Continuously refines deployment planning during execution to respond to evolving mission requirements, force flow changes, and logistical challenges.
• Maintains situational awareness of strategic and theater lift capabilities, enabling timely and cost-effective adaptation to changes in force flow, particularly under short-notice or dynamic operational conditions.
• Identifies and communicates movement constraints, including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) contamination, beddown limitations, infrastructure restrictions, and transportation asset shortfalls, and provides mitigation recommendations during planning cycles.
• Performs feasibility analyses of transportation capabilities, including organic, common-user, and strategic lift resources, while accounting for infrastructure limitations and competing operational demands.
• Interfaces with USTRANSCOM and other supporting commands to evaluate and recommend Points of Embarkation (POEs), considering unit lift capabilities, staging locations, infrastructure capacity, and operational constraints.
• Anticipates and manages disruptions resulting from Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) changes, ensuring the timely reprogramming of forces to preserve operational timelines and strategic intent.
• Conducts ongoing analysis and coordination to balance combat forces, Combat Service Support (CSS) units, and Host Nation Support (HNS) capabilities to optimize deployment throughput and sustainment.
• Collaborates with Functional Planners, Service component commands, and joint staff organizations to refine, validate, and integrate unit-level movement and embarkation data into the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
• Supports movement control responsibilities by validating Unit Line Numbers (ULNs) within the TPFDD and ensuring alignment with force flow priorities, sourcing decisions, operational timelines, and mission objectives.
• Coordinates and develops comprehensive deployment and movement plans using the TPFDD to document phased force movements and support pending execution sourcing.
• Assesses and incorporates changes in the operational environment, force posture adjustments, and strategic guidance, including the Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP), into deployment planning and execution sequencing.
• Promotes partner capacity building and interoperability by planning and executing collaborative air mobility initiatives, training events, and sustainment operations.
• Manages and maintains In-Transit Visibility (ITV) capabilities to enable real-time tracking of personnel, equipment, and cargo throughout the Defense Transportation System (DTS), while assessing, optimizing, and mitigating competition for distribution resources, including commodities, lift capabilities, and port access, through integrated coordination with lift providers.
• Implements deconfliction strategies and develops improved distribution solutions to reduce operational friction while aligning movement activities with theater-level distribution priorities.
• Identifies and aggregates distribution requirements in coordination with Joint Force Commanders (JFCs), ensuring timely delivery to designated points of need, including austere or non-traditional locations.
• Ensures the timely delivery of logistics support to meet Required Delivery Dates (RDDs) and provides Transportation Distribution Dates (TDDs) aligned with Combatant Commander (CCDR) requirements.
• Collaborates seamlessly with the Plans and Deployment Distribution Operations Center (PDDOC) Current Operations (CUOPS) team to maintain shared situational awareness, coordinate operational responses, and support continuity of distribution operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to support a rotating 24/7 Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC) watch schedule operating on a three-day-on rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of joint deployment and distribution operations, force flow management, movement control, and sustainment transportation principles.
• Experience supporting deployment planning and execution using the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD), or similar joint planning systems.
• Working knowledge of In-Transit Visibility (ITV), the Defense Transportation System (DTS), and strategic and theater transportation capabilities.
• Ability to analyze transportation feasibility, operational constraints, and logistics data to develop practical recommendations supporting mission execution.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Combatant Commands, Service component commands, USTRANSCOM, joint staff organizations, and other mission partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare operational reports, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced operational environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable logistics planning and reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a Joint Logistics Operations Center (JLOC), Plans and Deployment Distribution Operations Center (PDDOC), Combatant Command, Joint Task Force, or comparable 24/7 operations center.
• Experience coordinating deployment and distribution activities with USTRANSCOM, Service components, and strategic or theater lift providers.
• Experience developing, validating, analyzing, or executing TPFDDs and associated force flow data.
• Familiarity with Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP), JOPES, and deployment planning processes.
• Experience supporting multinational operations, partner capacity building, or air mobility planning.
• Knowledge of Department of Defense deployment, distribution, and transportation doctrine and applicable joint logistics systems.

Clearance Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business, Military Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that employees are compensated within applicable market ranges, with a projected compensation range for this position of $120,000 to $130,000 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is one component of the total compensation package for employees.