Logistics Specialist

Description

Job Description:

The Logistics Specialist will direct, coordinate, and be responsible for the inventory of equipment, consumables, packaging supplies, shipping materials, documents, and other materials in support of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contract located in Elkridge, Maryland. The candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, multitasking ability and provide effective communication supported by a philosophy of continuous improvement and standardized work processes.

At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science. We offer a robust benefits package including competitive salaries; company matching 401K Retirement Plan; comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible work schedule to allow for life/work balance; tuition reimbursement and more. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work as an integral part of the supply chain management team. Candidate will review receipts for completeness and accuracy and coordinate government approval of receipts.

• Complete Goods Receipt (GR) actions for received material in support of Government reports.

• Maintain system documentation such as packing slips and material transaction history.

• Provide information and guidance to the government regarding transportation packing tasks such as shipping document creation and management.

• Support property inventory and management functions must be able to operate computer equipment and applications such as SharePoint and JIRA for equipment and consumable tracking.

• Provide on-going monitoring of material distribution and stock levels to ensure the safe and efficient flow of materials from customer.

• Support tracking of incoming materials for inventory; working with Government officials to ensure material flow and visibility to all involved.

• Able to handle approximately 50 lbs. of weight.

• Operate a pallet lift.

• Assist with turn-in and relocation of equipment.

• Prepare and analyze inventory, material usage, cycle count accuracy, and other reports.

• Prepare and ship packages via FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS, and other carriers.

• Demonstrate willingness to complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned to support the overall organization.

• Identifies, evaluates, and develops procedures that are cost effective and meet business objectives.

• Recommends improvements to existing or planned logistics processes.

• Enhances product workflow by analyzing and developing logistics plans that affect production, distribution, and inventory.

• Asset forecasting, planning, tracking, reporting, configuration management and the coordination of the shipping / receiving

• Performs system analysis, life cycle maintenance and integrated product support (IPS) for the components of the retrograde system.

Basic Qualifications:

• Security clearance requirement: ability to obtain a Secret clearance prior to start date or hold active Secret clearance.

• High school degree and four+ years of related experience

• Demonstrated ability to create, execute and monitor through completion shipping documents

• Must have ability to reconcile inventory data for tracking, monitoring, and shipping.

• Must be able to operate material handling equipment such as pallet jack.

• Must have knowledge and experience in commercial and Federal Government packaging requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of military supply/property management policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 47,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.   For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.