Junior Logistics Specialist

Junior Logistics And Material Management Specialist

Northstrat is seeking a highly motivated Junior Logistics and Material Management Specialist for our production contract producing and maintaining space electronic warfare systems. This role supports the Logistics Manager in management/tracking of inventory, government property, and logistics coordination utilizing public and private transportation mechanisms for both domestic and international shipping. This individual will support production, sustainment of operations, and maintaining of systems.

As a Junior Logistics and Material Management Specialist, you will be responsible for receipt of materials, managing inventory, component replacement, audit and inspections of existing inventory, component failure metric tracking and coordination of supplying resources to fielding teams for system maintenance and repair. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, optimize inventory levels, maintain the government logistics tracking system, and contribute to the overall success of the production process. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, apply analytical thinking, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the logistics manager with procurement, shipping and receiving, inventory management, RMAs, and addressing production and operational needs.
• Manage purchase orders, product orders, and property records using an enterprise logistics management tool in coordination with other members of the supply chain team.
• Report on the system fleet status using a government logistics tracking tool.
• Manage good receipt, inspection, storing, and staging processes to ensure smooth handling of materials from arrival through production and to delivery.
• Maintain accurate government property records, documentation, detailed reports of usages and failures, and ITAR compliance.
• Manage and update inventory management records, including detailed unique IDs and government property IDs, to ensure accurate tracking and accountability.
• Collaborate with production, deployment, and maintenance teams to ensure proper supplies are ready for site installations, replacement parts and spares.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipment, including scheduling, tracking, and maintaining documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation and global trade regulations and company policies for both domestic and international shipments including ITAR.
• Manage shipping documentation such as DD1149, DD1348, Bill of Lading, packing lists, receiving and shipping forms, hazardous material handling, and proof of delivery.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, shipping companies, and freight carriers.
• Process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) materials.
• Identify and resolve problems with received materials in coordination with quality assurance and production teams as needed.
• Resolve logistics issues such as shipping issues, delays, or discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products for quality assurance/quality control and adherence to specifications.
• Verify completed systems area properly packed, marked, and ready for shipment.
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries to meet customer expectations.
• Effectively manage time to support aggressive delivery need dates.
• Collaborate with logistics and production team members to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Analyze logistics data and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.