Serves as a Logistics Management Specialist performing routine and multiple varying logistics assignments under the general direction of the manager or more experienced professional/leader.
Duties
Acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team for projects/programs within a defined area of responsibility and begins serving in leadership roles. Provides training to lower-level professionals on logistics processes/procedures.
Applies experience and detailed knowledge applicable to forecasting, monitoring, coordinating and control of assigned inventory items required for the effective and efficient maintenance and operation of the NAS. Monitors supply support effectiveness and resolves problems with assigned items utilizing appropriate regulations and procedures. Identifies and initiates alternate supply support methods which are consistent with program plans and applicable policies. Monitors cost and pricing information and makes adjustments to financial data in accordance with policies and procedures. Manages financial records on assigned items to support the objective of the organization, compiles financial information for budgeting purposes and performs cost and economic analysis as needed.
Plans for the acquisition and maintenance of inventory of assigned items using a variety of methods, techniques and criteria that assures customer requirements will be met timely and with high quality products and services. Prepares contract bid packages by generating historical information on demand rates, failure rates, or other support requirements and submits complete contract packages for award. Participates in contract negotiations and maintains contract milestones. Serves as COTR for contracts.
Compiles and analyzes information and statistics relative to assigned items and applicable NAS systems/equipment, reporting problems and proposing resolutions which conform to stated goals and objectives.
Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish tasks or small projects.
Contacts are both internal and external to the organization to share information, provide data and/or written analysis and to explain the status of assignments. Stays alert to changing customer needs and challenges, seeking and using customer feedback and suggestions to enhance effectiveness.
Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, with little or no room for deviation. Required to review processes and make recommended changes to work instruction/policies/procedures on an as needed basis to the Subject Matter Expert.