Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

• Maintain database of logistics information; orders, shipping status, delivery status, inventory, etc. through multiple technology platforms
• Interpret data on logistics elements: availability (inventory), maintainability (life cycle), supply chain management, distribution, and transportation
• Confer with logistics management team to determine how to optimize service levels, maintain supply-chain efficiency and minimize cost
• Track product flow cradle to grave while maintaining up-to-date records abiding by contract requirements and all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements
• Monitor inventory transactions at warehouse facilities to assess receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity
• Receive deliveries of ordered materials/parts and verify items against packing slips and purchase orders
• Enter receipts of goods into appropriate systems and maintain accurate inventory records
• Track and confirm receipt of all shipped/incoming packages and provide quality control regarding accuracy of materials
• Collapse and store parts/materials by delivery location, method of shipment, and material type
• Conduct regular cyclic inventories of all static and outbound materials, tools, and equipment including company-owned and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
• Validate inventory, reconcile invoices, and research and resolve discrepancies or elevate to management as needed
• Works with 3rd party warehouse personnel to ensure program parts/materials are properly received, prepared, and shipped within applicable regulations, including OCONUS requirements
• Provide inventories, goods receipts, shipping updates, and other relevant logistics information as directed
• Issue and return to stock company-owned and GFE items, including processing equipment upon employee departure
• Maintain accurate calibration records for applicable equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), and support calibration efforts including tracking, inspection/testing coordination, data entry/reporting, and repair/replacement requirements
• Shipping of equipment through unsecured commercial, unsecured pouch, and secured pouch
• Communicate with and/or monitor service providers such as ocean carriers, air freight forwarders, customs brokers, DHL, FedEx, UPS, and State Department Diplomatic Pouch Services
• Contact carriers for rates and schedules
• Create shipping plans for shipments and receivables, including funding and expediting
• Compile purchase order requests in a timely manner to meet program sustainability
• Update the Purchase Order (PO) Tracker daily with status
• Support technicians in the field with replacement of broken or worn-out equipment, calibration needs, and new PPE
• Other duties as assigned