Air Force AFSC · Logistics
21RX Logistics Readiness Officer
Overview
Logistics Readiness Officers prepare personnel and equipment for operations by overseeing logistics readiness. They manage distribution, materiel, and contingency activities to move people and equipment where they need to go on time.
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
- operations planning and scheduling
- team and personnel leadership
- risk management and continuity planning
- cross-functional coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Transportation Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Career Growth
- APICS CSCP
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management®
Also Common
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
What the Work Involves
- Determine appropriate equipment and staffing levels to load, unload, move, or store materials.
- Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, material requirements planning, controlling inventory, warehousing, or receiving.
- Select transportation routes to maximize economy by combining shipments or consolidating warehousing and distribution.
- Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as product cost or quality.
- Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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