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LSS Logistics Specialist Submarine
Overview
Logistics Specialist Submarine personnel manage inventories of repair parts and general supplies and distribute mail for submarines and shore activities. They procure, receive, store, and issue materials and repair components while using financial accounting and database systems for inventory and financial management.
Core Skills
- inventory management
- supply chain coordination
- warehouse operations
- asset tracking and accountability
- financial management and budgeting support
- database and records management
- data entry accuracy and quality control
- procurement and vendor coordination
- basic ERP usage
- compliance with policies and audit requirements
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Budgeting software
- Inventory tracking software
- Delivery operations information system DOIS
Civilian Career Paths
- Supply Chain Management
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Procurement
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) · Funded
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Career Growth
- APICS CPIM
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS)
What the Work Involves
- Issue or distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
- Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy.
- Prepare documents, such as work orders, bills of lading, or shipping orders, to route materials.
- Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
- Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
Related Occupations
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
- Cargo and Freight Agents
- Counter and Rental Clerks
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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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