Talent.com
Purchasing, Supply and Logistics
Purchasing, Supply and LogisticsNavy • Tehachapi, CA, United States
Purchasing, Supply and Logistics

Purchasing, Supply and Logistics

Navy • Tehachapi, CA, United States
15 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ABOUT The success and safety of every mission depend 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 but 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.

Create a job alert for this search

Purchasing And Supply • Tehachapi, CA, United States

Related jobs
Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager

Navy • Palmdale, CA, United States
Full-time
ABOUT The success and safety of every mission depend on getting needed supplies, materials, and equipment at a moment’s notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply & Logistics community ma...Show more
Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
Materials & Process Lead Engineer

Materials & Process Lead Engineer

Stratolaunch • Mojave, CA, US
Full-time
Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+.Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access...Show more
Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Survivability Liaison Engineer (Level 2 or 3) 4 / 10 work schedule M-Th

Survivability Liaison Engineer (Level 2 or 3) 4 / 10 work schedule M-Th

Northrop Grumman Corporation • Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the...Show more
Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Sector Focus Specialist

Sector Focus Specialist

JVS SoCal • Lancaster, CA, US
Full-time
The Center of Excellence Sector Focus Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing sector-focused workforce development initiatives to meet the labor needs of high-demand industries.Th...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
5th Gen Suitability / LO / Avionics Analyst

5th Gen Suitability / LO / Avionics Analyst

DCS Corporation • Edwards, CA, United States
Full-time
Provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the United Operational Test Team (UOTT) with full-time data collection, data evaluation, analysis, data entry, and reporting to support operationa...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,652 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,652 per week

Solomon Page • Quartz Hill, CA, US
Full-time
Solomon Page is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, California.Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Labor and Delivery Discipline : RN Start Date...Show more
Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
Purchasing, Supply and Logistics

Purchasing, Supply and Logistics

Navy • Palmdale, CA, United States
Full-time
ABOUT The success and safety of every mission depend on getting needed supplies, materials, and equipment at a moment’s notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply & Logistics community ma...Show more
Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
Sales and Management Intern

Sales and Management Intern

Buckle • Lancaster, CA, US
Part-time
The Sales and Management Intern position's primary responsibility is to fulfill our mission statement, "to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our Guests.Additionally, Sales ...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Principal Flight Test Engineer - Mission Planner

Principal Flight Test Engineer - Mission Planner

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) • Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the...Show more
Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Customs and Border Protection Officer

Customs and Border Protection Officer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection • Lake Hughes, California, US
Full-time +1
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, p...Show more
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist

Navy • California City, CA, United States
Full-time
ABOUT The success and safety of every mission depend on getting needed supplies, materials, and equipment at a moment’s notice. The service members of the Purchasing, Supply & Logistics community ma...Show more
Last updated: 15 days ago • Promoted
Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Nestle • Arvin, CA, United States
Full-time
And a career that empowers you to grow.At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno,...Show more
Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) • Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the...Show more
Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!
Configuration or Principal Configuration Analyst

Configuration or Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) • Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the...Show more
Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
Survivability Section Manager 2

Survivability Section Manager 2

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) • Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the...Show more
Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
Plant Manager, Photovoltaic and Battery Storage

Plant Manager, Photovoltaic and Battery Storage

Terra-Gen, LLC • Mojave, CA, US
Full-time
The Terra-Gen PV and Battery Storage Plant Manager is responsible for managing additional plant(s) within the Edwards / Sanborn project portfolio. It leads and monitors all operational and maintenan...Show more
Last updated: 6 days ago • Promoted
Program Manager

Program Manager

Yulista • Edwards Air Force Base, CA, United States
Full-time
Serves as the overall Program Manager for the AFRC Task Order under the CHARLES contract.Acts as the single point of contact for all AFRC Task Order contract matters, with full responsibility for t...Show more
Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $3,478 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $3,478 per week

Solomon Page • Quartz Hill, CA, US
Full-time
Solomon Page is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Lancaster, California.Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Labor and Delivery Discipline : RN Start Date...Show more
Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst - R10203978

Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst - R10203978

Northrop Grumman • Edwards, CA, US
Full-time
Deployable Principal Configuration Analyst - R10203978.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revo...Show more
Last updated: 7 days ago • Promoted
Manager General Manufacturing 1

Manager General Manufacturing 1

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) • Palmdale, CA, US
Full-time
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the...Show more
Last updated: 18 hours ago • Promoted • New!