Logistics Planner

Nakupuna Companies

The Role

Overview

SME in aviation logistics planning for PACAF/ACC supporting readiness

Key Responsibilities

  • logistics tools
  • technical assistance
  • staff estimates
  • pre‑deployment planning
  • logistics data
  • logistics analysis

Tasks

-Identify operational use cases and recommend emerging logistics tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance planning and performance. -Provide technical assistance in the management and execution of programs related to supply support, sustainment, modernization, and logistics readiness. -Develop and maintain logistics staff estimates, including assessments of logistics capabilities, constraints, and requirements within the assigned area of operations. -Coordinate pre-deployment planning for the provision of maintenance personnel, facilities, support equipment, materiel, and services necessary for mission execution. -Coordinate access to critical logistics data and ensure effective communication with program managers and external stakeholders. -Maintain effective working relationships with government personnel and partner organizations to ensure seamless logistics integration and mission success. -Provide logistics subject matter expertise in support of PACAF through ACC, ensuring aviation logistics , maintenance, and supply functions align with operational requirements. -Conduct analysis to improve overall effectiveness of logistics planning, coordination, and execution. -Support logistics planning efforts across the Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC), assisting in the development of logistics plans, concepts, and sustainment strategies for exercises and contingency operations. -Provide high-value analysis of logistics information and support the development of engagements, exercises, and briefings for PACAF and ACC stakeholders.

Requirements

  • aviation logistics
  • microsoft office
  • jopes
  • 5+ years
  • bachelor’s degree
  • predictive maintenance

What You Bring

-Experience in aviation logistics or supply chain management involving maintenance, sustainment, or operational planning. -Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and logistics planning tools. -Strong understanding of Air Force logistics systems, supply chain processes, and sustainment operations. -Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. -Familiarity with Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES), or equivalent systems. -Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute logistics activities supporting joint or coalition operations. -Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies. -Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. -Experience supporting PACAF, ACC, or other Major Command (MAJCOM) staff. -Minimum of 5 years of experience in Department of Defense logistics , aviation maintenance, or operations planning. -Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. -Experience with logistics modernization initiatives, such as predictive maintenance, data integration, or AI-enabled logistics solutions. -Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

The Company

About Nakupuna Companies

-Blends national reach with small‑business agility. -Headquartered in Hawai‘i with expansion hubs in Arlington, Denver, Mechanicsburg, PA, Charleston, and Patuxent River. -Services include mission and business operations, custom software/IT, facilities & infrastructure, logistics, and environmental services. -Projects involve modernizing personnel systems and managing complex logistics and environmental programs for federal agencies. -Structured as a Native Hawaiian Organization‑owned group, uniting large and 8(a) small businesses under one agile umbrella.

Sector Specialisms

mission & business operations

IT

facilities & infrastructure

logistics

environmental services