Logistician

The Shipping and Receiving Logistician is responsible for coordinating and managing the movement, receipt, tracking, documentation, and delivery of materials and equipment. This position ensures that shipping and receiving activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with established operational requirements.

The Logistician works independently to support day-to-day logistics operations, resolve complex shipping and receiving issues, and coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure equipment and materials are delivered on schedule. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform goods receipt activities, including receiving, inspecting, tracking, documenting, and logging materials and equipment into designated receiving and logistics systems.
• Coordinate the scheduling and shipment of completed projects to customers, ensuring deliveries are properly planned and executed.
• Prepare and maintain shipping and receiving documentation, including packing lists, shipment records, delivery documentation, and other required logistics paperwork.
• Work independently to achieve daily operational objectives, with a significant impact on operational results and project deliverables.
• Investigate discrepancies involving shipments, receipts, quantities, damaged materials, documentation, or delivery schedules and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customer team members regarding shipment status, delivery schedules, receiving requirements, and logistics-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to improve shipping, receiving, scheduling, inventory accuracy, and overall logistics efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal teams, customers, vendors, and other external stakeholders.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Shipping & Receiving Operations
• Logistics Coordination
• Goods Receipt & Documentation
• Customer Delivery Scheduling
• Inventory and Data Management
• Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Organization and Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

The Shipping and Receiving Logistician works in a dynamic operational environment and regularly interacts with warehouse personnel, project teams, customers, vendors, carriers, and other stakeholders. The position requires the ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced logistics environment.

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Original Posting:

October 16, 2026

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

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.