The Logistics Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the end-to-end movement of materials, equipment, and spare parts that support LM's mission-critical programs (e.g., HIMARS, M270, GMLRS, PRSM). The role ensures timely, cost-effective, and compliant delivery of supplies while maintaining strict adherence to safety, export control, and quality management requirements
Basic Required Qualifications:
- Does not need security clearance to start, but must ability to obtain.
- Will need steel toe shoes and able to obtain a forklift license.
- High School Diploma (no degree required)
- Ability up to 50 lb and perform occasional manual handling of pallets and containers.
- Frequent exposure to warehouse environments (temperature extremes, noise, limited lighting).
- Travel may be required (up to 15 % domestic/international) for supplier site visits or field logistics support.
Experience with HIMARS, M270, GMLRS, PRSM (nice to have)
Position Description:
Supply Chain Management
- Forecast demand, generate requisitions, and issue purchase orders for consumables, spare parts, and test hardware.
- Maintain inventory accuracy using LM's ERP system (SAP/Ariba) and conduct regular cycle‐counts.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve inbound/outbound discrepancies.
Transportation & Distribution
- Arrange and track domestic/international shipments (air, surface, sea) ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR, DOT, and hazardous‐material regulations.
- Prepare export/import documentation (commercial invoices, EEI, ATA Carnets).
- Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal receiving teams to meet program milestones.
Warehouse Operations
- Oversee receipt, inspection, storage, and issue of items in the warehouse, applying proper handling, labeling, and segregation of hazardous or classified material.
- Enforce 5S, Lean, and safety SOPs; conduct periodic audits.
- Material Control & Traceability
- Generate and maintain controlled part numbers (PN), lot numbers, and serial numbers for high‐value or mission‐critical items.
- Update and reconcile Logistics Data (LD) and Material Requirement Planning (MRP) inputs.
Customer & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary LM point‐of‐contact for internal program managers, external contractors, and government customers on logistics status, issues, and delivery forecasts.
- Provide weekly/Monthly logistics status reports and key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards.
Risk & Compliance Management
- Identify supply‐chain risks (single‐source, lead‐time, geopolitical) and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with LM's Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 9001, and ESQD