Material Expediter at Leidos

Description

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Leidos is in search of an experienced Material Expediter to join the Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) team. The Material Expediter will work full time in office at the ASC Headquarters in Centennial, CO. This role will be responsible for staffing the shipping and receiving area at the ASC headquarters, to include the timely receipt, processing, and accurate documentation of all purchased materials destined for ASC headquarters or onward movement to one of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP) stations or research vessels (RV), as well as the return of retrograde cargo.

This role is also responsible for accurate data entry to electronically receive United States Antarctica Program (USAP) material/cargo, producing shipping documentation required to introduce cargo into the USAP Transportation system. Assist with processing and filing open purchase orders daily. Accurate entry of dimensions and weight in order to create the final barcode for cargo moving in the transportation system by various modes. Accurate data entry of shipping numbers loaded in containers for commercial/military vessel movement.

The expected pay range for this position is $27 - $29 an hour.

Per contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance prior to start date. Failure to meet these requirements will result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action.

About the Antarctic Support Contract:

Leidos Antarctic Support Contract (ASC) is the prime contractor to the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Leidos supports the NSF’s Office of Polar Program’s Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics by aligning with their Mission and Vision Statements:

• Vision: Expanding our scientific reach in Antarctica through increased operational and logistical effectiveness.

• Mission:  To provide the operational and logistical platform necessary for the U.S. to conduct world-class science in Antarctica and maintain its active and influential presence on the continent.

Leidos ASC provides science and logistics support for approximately 150 science and technical events across three geographically remote research stations; McMurdo Station, Palmer Station, and South Pole Station and several deep field sites across Antarctica. Each station or field site supports world class research across multiple science disciplines.  The planning and implementation of science support requirements in Antarctica is a critical part of our mission.

To learn more about the Leidos Antarctic Support contract, click here.

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Your Main Objective:

• Coordinate shipping and receiving of inbound and outbound materials/cargo from various customers/suppliers and locations in a timely manner.

• Verify contents of inbound shipments against Purchase Orders (PO) and commercial shipping invoices/packing slips to ensure the correct material/cargo delivered matches the material/cargo requested.

• Responsible for accurate data entry into Maximo to electronically receive PO material/cargo.

• Identify receiving discrepancies and notify the material planner, update documentation and material with correct information in order to continue receiving process, and maintain a log of all discrepancies and their current status.

• Maintain an electronic receiving log of all purchase orders.

• Process open purchase orders daily and file once completed.

• Process and sort incoming mail.

• Validate outbound shipments against Proformas and generate proper documentation.

• Work with document control representative to ensure international shipments are in compliance.

• Properly package outbound materials based on commodity and carrier restrictions.

• Accurately enter shipping details in Maximo to introduce USAP cargo into the transportation system, and generate barcode labels for onward movement.

• Ensure cargo tracking system is accurately updated and cargo is staged for commercial transport.

• Procure and maintain inventory of shipping supplies.

• Update and maintain various daily/weekly reports.

• Adhere to all safety regulations and best practices to assist in promoting a culture of safety awareness.

• Performs other duties as required.

What Sets You Apart:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

• Minimum of three to four years of diversified experience in a warehousing environment including experience shipping and receiving freight; experience in the transportation or supply industry, or hazardous materials handling is a plus.

• 2+ years working in an office setting.

• Proficient in maintaining a strong attention to detail, entering data in record keeping or data producing systems, manual record keeping, and typing.

• Intermediate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

The expected pay range for this position is $27 - $29 an hour.

Original Posting Date:

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.

Pay Range:

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