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The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is at the forefront of a historic digital transformation, modernizing NATO's IT infrastructure through strategic migration to the cloud. To support this critical mission, we are seeking a Principal Logistics Support Assistant.

In this pivotal role, you will be the logistical backbone for cloud-related projects, ensuring the seamless coordination and execution of the entire IT asset lifecycle. You will apply NATO's rules and best practices to manage supply chain logistics, from procurement to deployment, while serving as the key liaison between project teams, stakeholders, and logistics partners. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to NATO's security and efficiency by enabling the smooth transition to a modern, cloud-based workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Creates, updates, consults, and approves material transactions using the Agency’s automated information management systems, where authorized;

• Coordinates and liaises with suppliers to ensure compliance and timely performance of contract tasks as they relate to the procurement and delivery of equipment, including material return streams, such as dead-on-arrival and warranty cases;

• Select optimal transportation modes, and initiate, organize, coordinate, and monitor transportation and delivery of all Agency acquired hardware;

• Managing and maintaining the property accounting records for assigned projects and accounts, including on-site inventory checking and reporting;

• Perform all logistics related administrative tasks in regards to packaging, labelling, inspecting, shipping, handling, and disposal of material , including inventory reporting, export control, and customs clearance;

• Actively participating in, or leading the logistics effort in the formal acceptance from contractors of all hardware deliverables and their subsequent handover to users;

• Performs other logistics-related duties as may be required.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand project management requirements and address concerns.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Vocational training at a higher administrative level, or equivalent combination of appropriate qualifications and experience;

• At least eight (8) years’ relevant experience in the field ofSupply Chain Logistics, or in logistics’ life-cycle operations;

• Knowledge of life-cycle logistics operations, to the technician level;

• Ability to use office automation tools, specifically to manipulate Microsoft Excel data bases, Word documents and PowerPoint presentations;

• Ability to communicate effectively both, orally and in writing, and the ability to assist ILS Officers in providing briefing presentations.

• Advanced proficiency in using standard office software including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365) and project management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira) is an advantage but not mandatory.

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.