LOGISTICS SUPPLY MANAGER

U.S. Navy; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free health insurance

Free housing

Retirement plan

Paid training

College credit

Job summary

A military organization is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage inventory and ensure that supplies are available for missions. This role involves ordering, storing, and issuing equipment, as well as organizing post office operations. Candidates should be U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, and have a high school diploma. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 17 years.
• General qualifications may vary based on service history.

Responsibilities

• Order, store, check and issue flight gear, repair parts and other goods.
• Organize and operate Navy post offices.
• Maintain inventory database and prepare reports.

Skills

Inventory management

Financial management

Procurement

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT

In this field, your efforts are critical in delivering what the Navy needs for mission success. You’ll always be thinking ahead and will know what people want before they do—and you’ll never miss a beat. Become a pro in inventory management, financial management, and procurement.

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

How do you launch F/A−18 Hornets off an aircraft carrier without a stocked supply of new tires on board? You don’t. That's why the Navy relies on Logistics Specialists aboard every vessel to manage the inventory that keeps missions moving forward. From ordering needed supplies in the middle of a hurricane to inspecting incoming cargo from across the world, Logistics Specialists keep it all running.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Logistics Specialist (LS), your efforts are crucial in delivering what the Navy needs for mission success. There are two classifications of Logistics Specialists depending on whether you choose to serve on submarines, both with corresponding responsibilities:

Logistics Specialist (LS)

• Order, store, check and issue flight gear, repair parts and other equipment and goods
• Organize and operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat
• Receive, sort, inspect and deliver arriving mail and cargo
• Maintain inventory database and prepare reports and correspondence
• Maintain financial logs and records
• Operate computer systems that provide logistic support information Logistics Specialist Submarine (LSS)
• Manage inventories of repair parts/general supplies for submarines and short−based activities
• Operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat, including distributing mail for submarines
• Order, store, check and issue equipment and goods
• Receive, sort, inspect and deliver arriving mail and cargo
• Maintain inventory database and prepare reports and correspondence
• Maintain financial logs and records
• Operate computer systems that provide logistic support information

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• Paid training
• College credit

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

• Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
• Post−9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition
• Professional credentials and certifications
• College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen or equivalent
• High school graduate or equivalent
• 17 years of age or older

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

These roles perform a variety of duties worldwide, at numerous overseas and stateside shore commands, aboard surface ships, aircraft and submarines. They generally divide time between assignments ashore and afloat.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

The role above is an Active Duty opportunity in the Navy, however there are part-time roles available. Serving part−time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Logistics Specialists in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.