Supply Chain Technician KC-130J Kuwait

Overview

The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for material inventory management at the site level. Responsible for the overall management of the KC-130J supply warehouse, material requirements, and all logistics functions necessary for support of the assigned program. Assists the Supply Lead in the accomplishment of tasks assigned to the Supply Resource Center and serves as the point of contact on all logistics/supply/material related issues. Complies with all references pertaining to KAF logistics procedures, to include the KAF 4790 series manuals as they apply to this contract.

Description:

* Assists the Supply Lead in the management of daily operations and execution of all tasks in support of the Supply Resource Center.

* Works as a member of the supply team, executing tasks and facilitating priorities as prescribed by the Supply Lead and Maintenance Control.

* Ensures timely and accurate completion of all supply related reports, contract deliverables, and relevant documents.

* Enforces and exercises continuous awareness of the supply effort in compliance with the KAF 4790, V2X, and local policies and instructions.

* Establish and maintain written procedures for the proper control of Government Furnished Property.

* Ensures accountability, shipment, and receipt of detachment pack ups and retrogrades.

* Use illustrated parts breakdowns (IPB)s to determine material requirements, research associated part numbers, and order parts to complete maintenance actions.

* Maintains liaison with adjacent contractors and agencies in the performance of duties to include the procurement of high priority components/consumables, coordinating, facilitating, and tracking all shipping requirements.

* Manages all aspects of the Repair of Repairable (ROR) process, to include the preparation, coordination, tracking, and accurate documentation of all ROR transactions.

* Submits changes to established procedures/business rules ensuring all functions are consistent with written procedures.

* Establish and maintain stocking levels of aircraft components and consumables to ensure materials are available to meet maintenance requirements and maintain established contractual Mission Capability (MC) rates.

* Uses established supply routes to pick up and drop off parts in the support of maintenance and the flight schedule.

* Conducts and documents monthly inventories, maintains and updates supply records and documentation, maintains inventory at lowest possible cost to the customer.

* Makes recommendations concerning the functions of the Supply process at all supply/logistics meetings.

* Complies with DOT Hazardous Material Transportation Procedures.

* Utilizes logistical/supply related automated information systems to research, order, track, open, and close out supply requisitions.

* Processes, receives and restocks parts, maintaining all shipping documentation and certificates of conformance upon receipt of all parts as shipments arrive.

* Requisitions replenishments to maintain adequate stock levels to ensure parts are available to maintain mission capable (MC) aircraft and ready for issue (RFI) support equipment.

* Extensive working knowledge of Government Property Control/Procurement procedures in accordance with KAF 4790

* Works directly with the customer, interfacing with both U.S. and Kuwaiti government, in the conduct of daily business and on issues involving procedural deficiencies.

* Complies with all company and government safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

* Responsible for updating and maintaining the KAF's supply information system: Kuwait Automated Supply Program (KASP) and maintenance information system: GOLD.

* Maintains accurate records of government property throughout the acquisition and disposition process.

* Responsible for adhering to all applicable maintenance programs (FOD, HAZMAT, ESD, etc..) required in the performance of duties.

* Checkout and operate all necessary support equipment to conduct warehouse operations.

* When necessary, perform other duties and supervisory functions, critical to the function of the program and to assure compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Kuwait Automated Supply Program (KASP), and maintenance information systems - GOLD.

Environmental conditions are diverse and could range anywhere from an office environment where there is little or no physical discomfort to an environment where inclement weather may subject individuals to severe changes in temperature, less than adequate lighting, dust and wind. On occasion individuals may be required to work in areas where high noise hazards will prevail, and hearing protection is required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees are frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and climb on top of aircraft and maintenance platforms. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Education / Certifications:

* High School Diploma

* Must be able to obtain/maintain the following required certifications/qualifications:

- Fork Lift License

- Applicable Support Equipment licensing

- Hazardous Shipping/Communication Training/Certification

Experience:

* Five years' experience specializing in aviation supply/logistics operations, aviation supply warehouse management, shipping, ordering, receiving, supply/material control processes/procedures preferred.

* Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) 4790.2 or equivalent experience with Air Force Instruction 21-101 preferred.

* Must have a working knowledge of first aid procedures to be used in an emergency.

* Must have a strong knowledge base of aviation maintenance programs, processes, and procedures (example: Safety, FOD, Tool Control, HAZMAT, etc...) as they relate to the functionality of supply/logistics duties.

Specific Requirements:

* Must be United States (U.S.) citizen, be able to read, write, and understand the English language

* Must be able to obtain a United States Passport. If you currently possess a United States Passport it must have at least 24 months of time remaining before expiration.

* Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.

* Must be willing to follow Kuwait Labor Law policies and able to adhere to and comply with all Kuwaiti Labor and Immigration requirements.

* Must be willing and able to comply with all contractual Performance Work Statement (PWS) Requirements.

* FOD, Tool Control, HAZMAT awareness trained as required by local policies.

* Shall have experience in, and be capable of managing supply functions such as storage, issue, inspection, research, repairable component processing, shipping, receiving, warehousing, cataloguing, aircraft maintenance support, preparing MILSTRIP requisitions, and accounting for aircraft parts and equipment.

* Must be familiar with and have the ability to fully manage, track, and facilitate the ROR process.

* Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, and Power Point to create/modify briefs, spreadsheets, and formal requests/documentation.

* Must be able to provide accurate and timely contract deliverable reports, documents, and analyses required for the overall management of the supply/logistics program functions.

* Must be thoroughly familiar with technical directives, periodic maintenance requirement cards, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts breakdowns, to conduct research on and parts requirements / procurement.

* Must have good working knowledge of automated supply systems and efficiency in data entry.

* Must successfully complete HAZMAT training as required for this position.

* Must be able to meet any Government/Company licensing/qualification requirements for the position, to include operation of warehouse equipment: Forklift, pallet jack, etc...

* Must possess strong communication skills, to include the ability to professionally communicate in writing and verbal capacities, to interface with squadron personnel, and to other supporting organizations.

* Must be able to work directly with the customer and Kuwait Air Force officers providing accurate and timely information as requested via telephone, verbal, and email communication.

* Must be willing and able to deploy off-site as required to support Kuwait Air Force operations.

* Must be willing to work flexible hours, to include day shift, night shift or weekend duty and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.

* Must be able to multitask, have the ability to learn quickly, and have strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.

* Excellent time management & problem-solving skills.

* Must be able to cross-train to support maintenance technicians in completing aircraft towing & jacking evolutions.

* Must be able to overcome cultural differences and to think outside the box, innovate, and provide solutions to the many complex problems and obstacles associated with international contracting and desert climate operations.

* Must perform as a team member, contributing to the success of the C-130J / CSE program.

* Must have a proven ability to work independently with minimal direction.