Logistician

Brandes Associates Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandes Associates, Inc. seeks a Logistician with 3+ years of DoD logistics experience to support the logistics workflow and sustainment of deployable products for a NAVSUP-aligned program at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, CA.

The role focuses on materials planning, lifecycle logistics, and coordination with engineering, maintenance, supply and program management to enhance operational availability. A BS/BA in logistics or related field and an active DoD Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–10 years of logistics or DoD acquisition logistics experience.
• Experience supporting large-value material inventories and cross-functional teams.
• Strong DoD regulatory and NAVSUP process knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; self-starter and independent worker.
• Proven vendor management, procurement collaboration, and lifecycle logistics skills.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics and supply chain management for defense programs including maintenance planning, material support, supplier coordination, and process improvement.
• Sustain lifecycle logistics, mitigate supplier risk, and enhance item readiness.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, supply, and program management to address sustainment risks.
• Support procurement activities, vendor performance, and DoD compliance (FAR/DFARS).
• Verify procedures, maintenance docs, and training materials for end users.
• Draft reports and metrics for leadership and strategic sourcing.
• Perform inventory audits and spares provisioning, and oversee item transport.
• Contribute to Lean and CI initiatives.

Education

BS/BA in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field

6+ years substitute for degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Brandes Associates, Inc. (BAI), a defense contractor with over 35 years of continuous performance, seeks a Logistician with 3+ years of experience to support the logistics workflow and goods (hardware, spares, technical documentation, and Depot level services) that optimize the support and sustainment of use of the deployable products for a program of record at Naval Base Ventura County Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Ca. This is an opportunity to leverage your proven expertise in industry/business practices and logistics technology to contribute to life-cycle support of a deployed Family of Systems. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits, and long-term stability are key advantages of our employee-focused company.

Salary

The typical annual salary range for this position is $75,000.00 USD to $90,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics and supply chain management for high-value, mission-critical defense programs including the execution and oversight of maintenance planning, material support, supplier coordination, and logistics process improvement
• Sustain lifecycle logistics, incorporating prescribed acquisition-driven strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and readiness planning to enhance operational availability of configured end items
• Coordinate and interact with engineering, maintenance, supply, and program management teams to resolve sustainment risks and align sustainment outcomes to mission execution
• Support procurement activities, vendor and supply chain performance, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations (including FAR/DFARS) and best practices
• Verify technical procedures, maintenance documentation, and logistics training materials to support end users and maintainers at all levels
• Draft reports, briefs, and performance metrics for program leadership decision support and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Execute inventory audits, repairable asset management recommendations, spares planning and provisioning, and transportation of goods, support audits of program configuration end items
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-10 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or related DoD/acquisition logistics functions, within operational environments
• Proven success supporting and reporting on large-value material inventories, direct participation in cross-functional logistics team services, and superior audit/inspection outcomes
• Comprehensive supply chain risk management, inventory/accountability governance, and end-to-end lifecycle logistics strategies.
• Experience with multiple vendor type management and interaction servicing procurement collaboration, contract lifecycle support, and readiness optimization
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility Department of Defense environments with full compliance to U.S. Navy and NAVSUP processes and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—verbal, non-verbal, written, and listening—for staff, customer, and organizational level communications, both formal and informal
• Ability to work independently, self-starter
• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated history of high-value inventory management with zero-loss outcomes
• Experience conducting logistics interface between engineering, sustainment, and operational commands
• Expertise in development of logistics training courses, technical documentation, and SOPs for DoD systems

EDUCATIONDegree: BS or BA degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or a relevant technical discipline.Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree (6+3=9), or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant associate degree (6+4+3=13).

CLEARANCE – SecretCondition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

CITIZENSHIPThe applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.

BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.