Material/Logistics Technician

Description

Leidos is seeking a dynamic Material/Logistics Technician in Egg Harbor, NJ. This position will be supporting our Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) contract. TFDM is a hardware and software development contract to provide our nation's air traffic controllers with enhanced tools and capabilities across the national airspace system (NAS).

While this position will be located in Egg Harbor, NJ, there is an extensive training period in Chesapeake, VA involved with this position. Please read below for more information.

Training period: The TFDM program is opening a duplicate facility in the Egg Harbor, NJ area mimicking our current production and test facility located in Chesapeake, VA. For the first 60-90 days of employment, the selected candidate will be required to travel to and from the Chesapeake, VA area for on-the-job training (OJT). All travel expenses associated with the travel will be reimbursed. The trainee will be expected to stay in the Chesapeake area for 2-week periods with travel to/from home in between. This includes 1 weekend stay per 2-week event.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:

• Complete parts packaging in accordance with specialized packaging requirements.
• Fabrication of shipping labels, ensuring proper format and shipping address accuracy.
• Coordinate special shipping requirements as necessary.
• Document and maintain accurate shipping activity files.
• Provide daily shipping and billing summaries to program administration.
• Perform periodic inventory of shipping material to ensure adequate quantities on hand.
• Perform applicable data entry to the existing CDLS automated Logistics Database.
• Update shipping information to the FAA "Logistics Information System" (LIS) via WEB page.
• Perform preliminary package inspection for any apparent external damage and notify shipper at time of delivery if damage is detected.
• Verify and note received packages for shipment type (Purchase Order or Field parts returned for repair. For Purchase Order items, verify the Purchase Order document to the part actually received and then notify ordering individual of the received parts.
• Update and maintain the department receiving files.
• Maintain the warehouse physical organization and cleanliness.
• Support periodic warehouse inventory activities.
• Interface with management to resolve any problems or discrepancies that may arise with orders.
• Develop a level of expertise via cross training of coworker functions so as to fill in for position absences.
• Must have the physical ability to lift forty pounds.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Planning, controlling, and optimizing stock of goods to meet customer demand, minimize carrying costs, and maximize operational efficiency.
• Logistics Management: Strategizing and coordinating the movement of goods and resources to meet customer demands and minimize costs.
• Logistics Systems: Implementing and managing systems to optimize the flow of goods, information, and resources throughout the supply chain.
• Materials Management: Controlling the acquisition, storage, and distribution of materials to support production and operations.
• Process Improvements: Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to processes to address them.
• Warehousing Operations: Overseeing the storage, handling, and distribution of goods within a warehouse facility to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift 40 Pounds, Previous Warehouse Experience.
• Demonstrated Self-Starter, Operate Fork Lift, General Computer Skills FedEx On-Site Power Ship Exp., Microsoft Access
• Experience, Knowledge of OSHA Standards, and Inventory Control & Management Specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance in the future should business needs require
• Ability to travel and work in Chesapeake, VA for the first 3 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computer database systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to obtain a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV)

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.