Supply Support Lead

The Logistics Supply Support Lead reports directly to PMS 525 Logistics leadership providing senior-level Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in construction of the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) Class ships. Responsible for Supply Support Product development and the management of Supply Support undertaken by Industry, the Shipbuilder, and Navy Activities for successful deployment of the Multi-Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Responsibilities:

• Provides ship acquisition logistics supply and maintenance support in compliance with contract specifications and requirements encompassing ship operation systems, combat, engineering, and fitted equipment operation and maintenance.
• Manages the Provisioning process for the entire MMSC Ship Class
• Oversees and coordinates the review process of all Government Furnished (GF) and Contractor Furnished (CF) Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD)
• Implements creation of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer’s unique Allowance Parts Lists (APL) and Allowance Equipage Lists (AEL) in U.S. Navy Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS).
• Ensures Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) documentation reflects appropriate acquisition guidelines and requirements are met and proper support data elements are factored into the Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates.
• Advises NAVSEA Program Office in developing and maintaining Ships Construction Navy (SCN) initial outfitting estimates for new construction ships.
• Manages Outfitting budgets over $100m.
• Leads the development of hull-specific shipboard spares and outfitting material allowancing for the Coordinated Shipboard Allowance Lists (COSAL).
• Manages a technical team for processing COSAL Incrementals in the Real-time Outfitting Management Information System (ROMIS).
• Maintains an automated tracking tool for new construction outfitting accounts in the Outfitting Requisition Control and Accounting System (ORCAS) in compliance with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) material inventory and management objectives.
• Applies in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Navy’s allowancing systems utilizing SCLSIS and OPUS models to achieve desired objectives.
• Coordinates with Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and on-site logistics representatives to procure outfitting material within budgetary restrictions.
• Manages Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) requisitions in the Navy supply system and Management Information System for International Logistics (MISIL).
• Initiates the identification and procurement of a Coordinated Shore-Based Material Allowance List (COSMAL) spares package within budgetary restrictions.
• Coordinates sparing efforts between multiple GF and CF entities to determine the best sparing models to support a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner’s Follow-On Supply Support Case (FOSS) with NAVSUP.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex Supply, Outfitting, and Provisioning by recommending mitigation strategies and process improvements
• Organizes and implements plan for transporting COSMAL materials to Port or Debarkation (POD) and follow-on delivery to FMS customer’s Port of Entry (POE).
• Coordinates shipments and tracking of materials from industry and government entities to FMS partner’s chosen freight forwarder.
• Coordinates shipments and tracks materials from freight forwarder until arrival at Point of Entry (POE) and receipt at FMS partner’s military Supply centers.
• Leads the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) area. Coordinates the research and review across multiple government and industry Technical Support Activities (TSAs) / In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEAs) to provide the best solutions for obsolete materials.
• Undertakes the Fitting-Out/Outfitting efforts of 4 new construction ships (MMSC).
• Coordinates with Industry and government teams to implement a new stowage plan that meets Mil-Std 1339 specifications and requirements for stowage of all onboard material.
• Provides documented turnover of outfitting material to the foreign customer (RSNF)
• Recommends to the foreign customer guidance in warehousing and inventory maintenance.
• Advises USN Sustainment office regarding recommended spares and outfitting material to support post-Sail-away

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship
• BA or BS degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Management or work equivalent work experience.
• 20 Years of Senior Supply Support experience managing teams on USN Ships or Submarine with extensive knowledge of the Navy Supply System (policy/procedures) that includes:
o Military Standard Requisitioning & Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP)
o Navy Interactive Computer Aided Provisioning System (ICAPS)
o Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD)
o Allowance Equipage Lists (AEL)
o Allowance Parts Lists (APL)
o Real-time Outfitting Management Information System (ROMIS)
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Project Management experience or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Software development life-cycle management/sustainment
• Experience planning, managing, and directing workflow with industry partners.
• Experience with Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Experience in and understanding of logistics acquisition for new construction and fleet introduction of Naval Ships including COSAL development, Allowancing, Outfitting, fitting out, procurements, and DMSMS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to brief Levels O6 or above (Military), DoD Civilians, Senior Industry partners, and Senior Foreign Military representatives.
• Knowledge of Foreign Military Sales, a plus.
It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.
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