Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
Company: Navy
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
ABOUT
The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed
supplies, materials and equipment at a moment's notice. The service
members of the Purchasing, Supply & Logistics community make sure
America's Navy has what it needs, when it needs it.
Officer positions in the Supply Corps are available to college
graduates, and Logistics Specialist (LS) positions are available to
those without a degree.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Officer Role
A four-year college degree is required to become a Supply Officer.
In this role, you will perform executive-level duties in inventory
control, financial management, physical distribution systems,
petroleum management, personnel transportation, and other related
areas. You might:
* Analyze the demand for supplies and forecast future needs
* Manage the inspection, shipping, handling, and packaging of
supplies and equipment
* Direct personnel who receive inventory and issue supplies and
equipment
* Evaluate bids and proposals submitted by potential suppliers
* Study ways to use space and distribute supplies efficiently
* Determine the fastest, most economic way to transport cargo or
personnel
* Oversee the handling of special items, such as medicine and
explosives
Enlisted Role
As a Logistics Specialist (no college degree required), your
efforts are crucial in delivering what the Navy needs for mission
success. Enlisted Sailors in the Purchasing & Supply field may:
* Keep fiscal records of a facility
* Order, store, check and issue Naval aircraft and aeronautical
equipment and accessories, including flight gear
* Prepare inventory reports and correspondence
* Keep official publications up to date
* Maintain financial logs and records
* Operate computer systems that provide logistic support
information for submarine supplies and accounting functions
* Organize and operate Navy post offices, ashore and afloat
* Work under the supervision of a Supply Officer
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Professionals in Navy purchasing, supply and logistics work in
offices, shore-based warehouses, air cargo terminals at naval air
stations and aboard ships. The diverse working locations provide an
excellent opportunity for expanding knowledge and skills in
inventory management, financial management, procurement and
warehouse management.
TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT
Officer Training
Prospective Supply Officers must first attend Officer Candidate
School (OCS) in Newport, Rhode Island. From there, Supply Officers
attend Navy Supply School in Newport, Rhode Island, for a 27-week
Basic Qualification Course. This course emphasizes problem solving
in real shipboard situations and provides training in inventory
management, food and retail operations, leadership, and
management.
Prospective Officers may also receive specialized training in
transportation management, freight classifications, methods of
working with civilian and other service carriers, and special
handling of medicines and explosives.
Enlisted Training
Enlisted Sailors pursuing a Logistics Specialist role must first
complete the 7-9 week Recruit Training (known as Boot Camp). After
that, they receive technical "A" school training in Meridian,
Miss., where they learn skills including automated data processing
systems, financial records and accounting systems, and postal
operations training.
For both Supply Officers and Logistics Specialists, promotion
opportunities are regularly available but are competitive and based
on performance. It's also important to note that specialized
training received and work experience gained in the course of
service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational
opportunities in related fields.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Officer Education
Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Supply Officers
can advance their education by:
* Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate
School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
* Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of
the various service colleges
Enlisted Education
Beyond offering access to professional credentials and
certifications, Logistics Specialist training in the Navy can
translate to credit hours toward a bachelor's or associate degree
through the American Council on Education. You may also continue
your education through opportunities like the following:
* Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance
* Post-9/11 GI Bill
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Officer Qualifications
This Officer position requires at least a four-year degree. Degrees
in business, science, technology, engineering and mathematics are
preferred but not required. A graduate degree is preferred by not
required.
Enlisted Qualifications
A high-school diploma or equivalent is required to become an
Enlisted Sailor in the Logistics Specialist field. Those seeking
this position must be able to work well with people in a customer
service environment. Good arithmetic, verbal and writing skills, as
well as recordkeeping skills, are also very important.
General Qualifications
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve
worldwide, and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're
currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've
never served before.
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