Logistics Specialist - Shipping and Receiving

Akima

Dahlgren, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$58,000–$62,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Chain of Custody, Community Support, Compensation and Benefits, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Diversity, DoD Clearance, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employment Law, Federal Contracts, Government, Government Requirements, Insurance, Inventory Planning, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Materials Planning, Materials Tracking, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, On Site Support, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Planning, People Management, Performance Analysis, Physical Inventory, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Property Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Risk Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Workflow Analysis

LOCATION

Dahlgren, VA

POSTED

4 days ago

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is hiring an **Inventory Logistician** to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corporate Operations Support Services contract in Dahlgren, VA. NSWC Dahlgren requires on-site logistics support for day-to-day operations of the Corporate Operations Department in the areas of general equipment and operating materials & supplies (OM&S), distribution, disposal and reverse logistics. Candidate will ensure that all logistics functions meet operational, audit, and compliance requirements. **Responsibilities** + Full time on-site logistics support who independently evaluates logistics requirements to coordinate and oversee supply movement operations. + Exercise discretion and judgement to determine appropriate actions to resolve discrepancies or operational challenges. + Support planning, process development, and compliance monitoring that affects the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of logistics operations. + Manages day‑to‑day logistics program operations including shipping, receiving, material movement, and property accountability in alignment with government and organizational requirements. + Develops operational plans for supply movement, inventory cycles, distribution workflows, and material controls, ensuring resources and timelines support mission execution. + Identifies risks or discrepancies and independently determines corrective actions to maintain compliance and logistical accuracy. + Coordinates with government stakeholders, vendors, carriers, and transportation providers to ensure timely delivery and movement of materials. + Serves as the primary point of contact to provide guidance on material movement planning, property requirements, and compliance standards. + Oversee the receipt, inspection, documentation, and tracking of materials and equipment to ensure proper accountability and chain of custody. + Validate documentation, resolving discrepancies through coordination with procurement, vendors, and property managers. + Ensures inventory, shipping, receiving, and property data within N‑ERP and associated systems is accurate, complete, and compliant with audit requirements. + Plans and oversee physical inventories, spot checks, and reconciliation activities to maintain audit readiness and accurate reporting. + Develop performance and operational reports to inform leadership of supply chain trends, material flow efficiency, and operational risks. + Perform data analysis to identify workflow bottlenecks, shipping delays, or recurring inventory discrepancies and recommend process improvements. + Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports summarizing logistics program performance and compliance status. **Qualifications** + Must have a current DoD Interim Secret clearance or higher with ability to maintain a final Secret security clearance. + Associate's degree, or three (3) years or more of related work experience. + Ability to work independently across multiple online systems to resolve issues and respond to customer inquiries. + Must be a detail-oriented and customer-focused team member. + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point). + Working experience utilizing N-ERP or similar enterprise resource planning systems for inventory and material tracking. **Job ID** 2026-24006 **Work Type** On-Site **Pay Range** $58,000 - $62,000 annually **Benefits** Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. **Company Description** **Work Where it Matters** Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At AMO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. **For our shareholders** , AMO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. **For our government customers** , AMO delivers innovative administrative support services that streamline operations, and enhance productivity. **As an AMO employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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