Manufacturing, Production and Procurement (MPP) Materials & Logistics Specialist

Job Summary

The Materials & Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting daily warehouse and inventory operations to ensure accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials and products. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production through work order kitting, and ensuring timely shipping and receiving activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

1. Receive incoming materials, verify quantities and condition of shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
2. Perform shipping functions including packaging, labeling, documentation, and coordination with carriers.
3. Maintain accurate inventory records through inventory control systems and physical inventory counts.
4. Conduct cycle counts, periodic physical inventories, and inventory reconciliation activities.
5. Pull, stage, and kit materials for production work orders to support manufacturing schedules.
6. Ensure proper storage, identification, and handling of inventory and materials.
7. Track and document material movement transactions in ERP/MRP or inventory management systems.
8. Support material replenishment activities and monitor stock levels.
9. Coordinate with purchasing, production, quality, and program teams to resolve material discrepancies.
10. Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and compliance with safety standards.
11. Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks as required.
12. Assist with receiving inspections and non-conforming material segregation when necessary.
13. Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and inventory control processes.
14. Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives related to warehouse and inventory operations.
15. Wholly maintain inventory of material.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and inventory control:
  1. 1-4 years
  2. 5-10 years
  3. 11-16 years
  4. 17-25 years
• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or production environment preferred.
• Experience transacting receipts, issuances, and transfers in an ERP/MRP Inventory Management system such as SAP or Deltek Costpoint.
• Ability to read pick lists, work orders, packing slips, shipping documents, and inventory reports.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office applications.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification preferred.

Essential Mental Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving and reasoning skills to assist with resolution of issues.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capability to interpret data.

Essential Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
The employee must often lift or move materials, up to 50 pounds.

Equipment/Software/Tools Used

• Computer, copier/printer/fax machine, filing cabinets, label maker and scanner.
• Basic computer operating system (Windows); Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint).  Costpoint ERP software. Jira & Vault a plus.

Our Heritage:

Founded in 1998 by an engineer, AVT Simulation is an Orlando-based, end-to-end systems integration and full-service modeling and simulation small business. Since our beginning, AVT's highly specialized staff of engineers has included some of the top leaders in the simulation industry. With an average of over 20 years of simulation experience, our dedicated staff provides specialized solutions for customers requiring on point solutions to complex problems.

AVT has always been a company that strives to make a positive difference in the lives we touch. These lives include our employees and their families, our partner companies and their employees, and ultimately the warfighters receiving our products and services. Our core values are so very important to us as a company. They guide us towards success. They make us a great company to work for and a strong partner to work with.

- People First
- Mission Excellence
- Do the Right Thing
- Commitment

People First is our first and most important core value because we firmly believe the success of AVT is directly related to supporting our employees. We have a lot of fun (with regular employee events and engagements), while still working hard to accomplish our mission of serving our military and the warfighter.

We’re looking for candidates that embody these core values, know how to have fun while working hard, and think they would thrive in an environment like ours. If you’re a self-motivated individual, then come join AVT. Come make your difference.

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