DLA: Warehouse Specialist Supervisor (Contingency Hire)

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DLA: Warehouse Specialist Supervisor (Contingency Hire)

Job Summary

The Warehouse Specialist Supervisor supports the Distribution Center’s mission to manage and execute efficient logistics operations including receiving, storage, inventory, packaging, COSIS, stock control, issue processing, packing, shipping, and distribution of contingency materials for both DLA wholesale and Army SSA retail operations. This role oversees either J.1 WMS or J.2 SSA activities and ensures operations are conducted effectively and in compliance with contract requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervise storage and distribution operations for either J.1 WMS or J.2 SSA activities.
• Direct employees handling receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, and distributing various materials and equipment.
• Utilize automated and manual material handling systems and equipment.
• Plan and allocate resources including personnel, equipment, and materials based on workload projections.
• Establish deadlines, priorities, and work sequences in alignment with Site Manager guidance.
• Adjust staffing and resources to meet unexpected workload changes and daily fluctuations.
• Conduct planning for current and future work schedules, including staffing estimates and workload data.
• Ensure all work is performed efficiently and in accordance with contract terms.
• Use WMS and other government data systems to fulfill PWS requirements.
• Perform safety and occupational health management, including inspections and enforcement of safety programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in distribution and warehousing using DLA’s WMS or an equivalent automated WMS within the past five (5) years.
• Army SSA experience.
• Ability to supervise and manage logistics operations effectively.
• Familiarity with government logistics systems and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing both WMS and SSA operations, with flexibility to interchange between the two.
• Strong leadership and planning skills.
• Knowledge of safety and occupational health standards in logistics environments.