Principal Logistician

Job Posting Organization:
NCIA (NATO Communications and Information Agency) is dedicated to ensuring secure and reliable communication for NATO, which is crucial for political consultations and military operations. Established to support NATO's core mission, NCIA employs around 3,500 civilian and military staff across 30 locations in Europe and North America, focusing on enhancing NATO's digital capabilities and operational resilience across various domains including land, air, sea, cyber, and space.

Job Overview:
As a Principal Logistician, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing logistics and asset management services for CSU Brunssum and its customers. Your responsibilities will encompass managing the entire logistics process, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, distribution, inventory management, and property accountability for both ICT and non-ICT assets. You will act as an advisor to local operational leads, ensuring compliance with NCIA policies and NATO financial requirements while maintaining accurate asset records and reporting. Your role will also involve guiding logistics activities across various processes to ensure equipment availability and traceability.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Your primary duties will include overseeing asset management, inventory control, warehouse operations, and supply chain activities. You will maintain property-accounting records for NCIA entities and external customers, plan and conduct annual inventories, and investigate any discrepancies. Additionally, you will coordinate the requisitioning, receipt, storage, distribution, exchange, movement, and disposal of CIS assets. Developing logistics plans, monitoring shipment statuses, and advising operational leads on logistics processes and ICT equipment requirements will also be key responsibilities. You will ensure compliance with mandatory asset-management reports and finance regulations while providing professional guidance as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong focus on customer needs, demonstrate ownership and accountability, and exhibit sound judgement and problem-solving skills. Effective collaboration across various organizational and professional boundaries is essential, along with the ability to work autonomously and adapt to continuous improvement. A commitment to delivering reliable services and outcomes is also crucial for this role.

Educational Background:
The position requires higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with at least 3 years of post-related experience, or secondary education with 5 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in a logistics-related field is desirable, along with knowledge of NATO logistics regulations and asset-acquisition procedures.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply, logistics, or supply-chain management, with specific experience in order and inventory management methods. Familiarity with Oracle Enterprise Business Applications or comparable logistics systems, as well as property accounting and inventory-check management, is essential.

Languages:
A thorough knowledge of one NATO language is mandatory, while proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
Before applying, candidates should review the complete Job Description and understand that any selection or appointment is subject to required organizational approvals, funding arrangements, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security requirements. Progression through the recruitment process does not guarantee a firm offer of appointment, and candidates should rely on formally confirmed information regarding employment conditions, benefits, and allowances.