Transport Terminal Manager Jobs in Decatur, AL (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT

A big part of life on a Navy ship is making sure the right items arrive at the right time. As a Supply Corps Officer, you make sure the right sonar parts arrive so technicians can make repairs, or the right medicines show up on the way to a humanitarian mission across the world or simply that tonight's meal is ready for Sailors on your ship. Navy missions rely on having logistics down to a science, which is why Supply Corps Officers are so valuable. These Sailors know how to get just about anything to anywhere at any time, no matter the situation or distance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The success and safety of every mission depends on getting needed supplies, materials and equipment at a moment’s notice. Supply Corps officers make sure the Navy has what it needs, when it needs it.

Responsibilities for this job may include:

• Analyzing the demand for supplies and forecast future needs
• Ensuring all parts and equipment needed for ship maintenance and repairs are ordered and received on time
• Overseeing all retail services, logistics and culinary operations
• Managing the inspection, shipping, handling and packaging of supplies and equipment
• Directing personnel who receive inventory and issue supplies and equipment
• Evaluating bids and proposals submitted by potential suppliers
• Maintaining budgets
• Studying ways to use space and distribute supplies efficiently
• Determining the fastest, most economical way to transport cargo or personnel
• Overseeing the handling of special items such as medicine and explosives

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• 30 days paid vacation per year

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Beyond professional credentials and certifications, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs.

Opportunities for further education within this platform include:

• Post-9/11 GI Bill
• Navy Tuition Assistance Program
• Navy College Program
• VOLED Assistance Center
• VOLED Region Advisors
• The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
• Navy War College (NWC)
• USAF Air University Air Command and Staff College

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree
• U.S. citizen or equivalent

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

Professionals in Navy purchasing, supply and logistics work in offices, shore-based warehouses, air cargo terminals at naval air stations and aboard ships and submarines. The diverse working locations provide a variety of excellent opportunities for expanding knowledge and skills in inventory management, financial management, procurement and warehouse management.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

There are part-time opportunities as a Supply Corps Officer. Serving part-time in the Navy Reserve, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Supply Corps Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.