Logistics Specialist

Nakupuna Companies; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in contract support is seeking a Logistics Specialist in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on performing inventory audits and inspections, ensuring accurate documentation, and improving inventory processes for Navy operations. Candidates must have experience in inventory management, good physical condition, and be able to pass a background investigation for military installation access.

Qualifications

• Experience performing inventory audits is required.
• Must be self-motivated and in good physical condition.
• Travel required up to 100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of inventory as directed.
• Conduct internal inventory testing and analysis.
• Identify and document inventory deficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical competencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Logistics Specialist to be a member of a contract support team to perform inventory audits and inspections. This position will ensure all required inventory information, data, and documentation is accurate and comprehensive. This initiative will optimize Navy NWCF inventory processes and increase inventory accountability and auditability in support of DoD and NAVSUP ongoing audit efforts.

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.

• Perform on site physical inspections of inventory as directed by NAVSUP personnel, collect key documentation, information, data, and actions relevant to the execution of the NAVSUP inventory plan; consolidate and deliver individual site inspection results to NAVSUP and Nakupuna Companies support team
• Conduct internal inventory testing and analysis to ensure adequate inventory controls and processes are in place
• Identify and document inventory deficiencies
• Assist with testing and analyzing the NWCF inventory control and deficiencies
• Assist in making recommendations to NAVSUP Regional Inventory Accuracy Officer (RIAO) personnel on any improvements that could be made to improve inventory management and control practices
• Prepare and complete all required site visit documentation in accordance with applicable DoD guidelines
• Participate in and document Inventory Audit (IA) interviews
• Maintain user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
• Keep Nakupuna Companies team abreast of any issues of potential impact to achievement of client mission

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Requires experience performing inventory audits. Must be self-motivated, have strong attention to detail, good oral and written communication skills. Computer and math competencies are mandatory for this position. Must be in good physical condition and have the ability to travel (generally up to 50%).

Education and Experience: This position desires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or years equivalent experience. The following are desirable levels of experience:

• 2 years of NAVSUP Supply Chain Process (Navy or NAVSUP-specific preferred)

Physical Requirements: Must be in good physical condition and be able to perform the following tasks:

• Occasionally lift and/or move parts up to 50lbs if performing inventories.
• Ability to climb/scale ladders and/or manlifts in order to inventory parts on elevated shelves.
• Ability to work while wearing a mask depending on warehouse conditions.
• Execute the physical tasks above in warehouses that may not be environmentally controlled (warehouse dependent).

Travel Required: This position requires extensive travel to support the client. Based on your location, travel can be 100% of the time.

Military Installation Access: This position resides on a military installation.Must be U.S. Citizen and need to pass background investigationto qualify for and obtain a base access pass. Must be able to obtain a favorable National Security Agency Check (NACI) including a FBI fingerprint check.

Clearance: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.