Air Force
LOGISTICS

AFSC

21RX

Logistics Readiness Officer

Description

Readiness starts long before we begin any mission. It’s the job of Logistics Readiness Officers to prepare our Airmen for anything by ensuring that every person and piece of equipment is ready to go. From distribution and materiel management to contingency and distribution, these experts have a wide range of operations under their watch, ensuring that everything gets where it needs to go, exactly when it needs to get there.

Core Skills

  • logistics and supply chain management
  • distribution and transportation management
  • materiel management
  • inventory control and asset visibility
  • contingency and deployment planning
  • warehouse and storage operations
  • contract and vendor management
  • process improvement and lean logistics
  • data-driven decision making
  • operations planning and scheduling
  • team and personnel leadership
  • risk management and continuity planning
  • cross-functional coordination
  • budget and resource management

Common Certifications

  • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
  • APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Civilian Career Paths

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
  • WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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