#NC25LGT185970 - Assistant Logistic Support
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Requester: NATO
Location: Northwood, United Kingdom
Job type: Contractor
Start date: March, 2026
Security clearance: NATO SECRET
SCOPE OF WORK / DUTIES / ROLES
Distribution Centre Management:
- Works with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) basic processes and operations;
- Maintains item and inventory management records;
- Helps minimize bottlenecks and delays and the resulting impact on operating costs;
- Uses real-time inventory software, with guidance, to move supplies where needed, when needed;
- Assists in resolving issues related to physical space management.
Inventory Management:
- Performs the receiving, ticketing, checking in and distributing of inventory items for a specific location;
- Produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile the inventory balances;
- Tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location;
- Works with basic tasks of inventory management for a specific location;
- Follows processes to take stock, release inventory or return into processing; resolves discrepancies.
Logistics Management:
- Uses tools, with guidance, to forecast delivery times, determine costs and assess performance;
- Maintains records of all shipments and invoices using an established system;
- Assists in the development of process flows to track lead time by activity.
Supply Chain Management:
- Recognizes software systems or components used to manage supply chain;
- Participates in supply chain analysis and uses it to spot trends and improvement opportunities;
- Discusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions;
- Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products;
- Works with a specific part of supply chain management process.
Warehouse Management:
- Assists in implementing mechanization approaches and techniques in a distribution centre;
- Collects and translates the business requirements for specifications of warehouse management systems;
- Performs basic warehousing activities such as receiving, putting away, picking, packing and shipping merchandise;
- Maintains warehouse equipment and facilities on a regular basis.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
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Secondary education or higher vocational training in a relevant discipline;
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A minimum of 1 – 3 years of professional experience in logistics, supply, warehouse operations, or inventory control;
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Demonstrated experience in inventory management, including stock control, order picking, packing, shipping, stock replenishment, and cycle counting;
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Experience managing shipping and receiving processes in an operational environment;
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Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), including ERP-based systems (e.g. Oracle);
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Experience working in accordance with safety procedures and equipment handling protocols;
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Valid forklift licence, where operationally required;
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Higher vocational training in logistics, supply chain management, or a related discipline, with post-qualification experience;
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Experience using logistics or inventory software, with a high level of data entry accuracy;
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Previous experience in a regulated, operational, or international organisation (e.g. defence, government, or large enterprise).
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