Material Expediter

About the role

The Material Expediter is responsible for coordinating and expediting the movement of medical and non-medical supplies and equipment within the warehouse and distribution areas to ensure timely delivery to the appropriate locations. This role involves verifying shipments, managing inventory, and collaborating with warehouse personnel to maintain an efficient supply chain. The Material Expediter ensures compliance with hospital policies and DHA regulations while supporting logistics operations at BAMC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials, supplies, and equipment between storage and operational areas.
• Verify incoming shipments for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation and routing to the correct locations or end users.
• Process and route Class VIII medical materials, including controlled substances, temperature-sensitive medical products (TSMP), and hazardous materials, in accordance with BAMC and manufacturer guidelines.
• Utilize automated systems such as bar code scanners, handheld terminals, and government database management systems to track and manage inventory.
• Assist with inventory control by conducting location surveys, rotating stock, and reconciling discrepancies in automated tracking systems.
• Identify and remove expired or unserviceable medical/surgical expendable supplies in coordination with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) personnel.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure compliance with DHA policies and procedures related to material handling and distribution.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment as required to facilitate material movement.
• Monitor and report on material shortages, delivery delays, or discrepancies to management for resolution.
• Support logistics operations by preparing materials for shipment, loading/unloading trucks, and staging supplies for distribution.
• Assist in organizing storage areas and optimizing space utilization.
• Support periodic inventory audits and reconciliations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel to associated medical facilities within a 40‑mile radius of BAMC may be required (0‑15%).

Requirements

• Work environment: frequently near moving mechanical parts; occasionally in high, precarious places; occasionally near fumes or airborne particles; occasionally near toxic or caustic chemicals; frequently with risk of electrical shock; occasionally near risk of radiation; regularly near vibration; loud noise level (e.g., metal manufacturing warehouse, large earth‑moving equipment).
• Physical demands: occasionally required to sit; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear; regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds; vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year experience in medical logistics, warehouse operations, or material handling.
• Familiar with Windows‑based computer applications navigation and usage.
• Experience with DMLSS and Pyxis software highly preferred.
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English fluently.
• Must pass client background screening for security clearance.