Traffic Management Specialist at Amentum

Amentum; Thumrait; On-site; OMR 23,070 - 34,605; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Traffic Management Specialist to arrange shipment of GPMS cargo worldwide by air, land and sea. The role requires ensuring compliance with international and DOD regulations and coordinating with multiple systems for accurate cargo movement.

The position emphasizes precise documentation, hazardous materials handling, and real-time asset visibility across CMOs, GATES and IBS platforms, with daily interaction with carriers and host country authorities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Windows OS and MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of shipping/receiving procedures and ability to detect problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, accepts documentation and processes outbound/inbound cargo in the Defense Transportation System.
• Verifies data such as nomenclatures, TCNs, TACs, and ITAR certifications.
• Prepares shipping documents and data for CMOS/GATES/IBS.
• Inspects hazardous materials per applicable regulations and ensures proper labeling and certification.
• Maintains manifest logs and prepares load plans for aircraft and sea/land transport.
• Coordinates with carriers and host nation authorities for imports/exports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GATES

ICODES

CMOS

IBS

JCM

WPM Management Toolset

GART

IGC

Job description

Overview

Traffic Management Specialist arranges the shipment of Global Prepositioned Material Services (GPMS) cargo to various worldwide destinations via air, land and sea. The incumbent must comply with all applicable International and Federal Transportation Laws, Regulations, Tariffs and Department of Defense (DOD) guidance.

Tools and Systems

• Logistics Tool Suite (LTS)
• Global Freight Management (GRM)
• Cargo Movement Operating System (CMOS)
• Integrated Logistics System‑Supply (ILS‑S)
• Global Air Transportation Execution System (GATES)
• Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES)
• Integrated Booking System (IBS)
• Joint Container Management system (JCM)
• Wood Packaging Materials (WPM) Management Toolset
• Global Asset Reporting Tool (GART)
• Integrated Data Environment/Global Transportation Network Convergence (IGC)
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID‑ITV) Tracking Portal
• Global Decision Support Systems (GDSS‑2)
• Single Mobility System (SMS)

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects, accepts documentation (DD Form 1149/1348‑1), prepares and processes all outbound/inbound cargo offered for transportation in the Defense Transportation System (DTS). Checks for completeness and accuracy.
• Verifies nomenclatures, quantity, Transportation Control Numbers (TCN), Transportation Account Code (TAC), consignor and consignee codes, hazardous/classified materials, ITAR certifications and other essential data.
• Properly classifies freight, selects commodity codes, chooses the most efficient mode of shipment, and controls obligations for government transportation funds.
• Prepares all required shipping documents for data input to CMOS/GATES, assigns Transportation Control Numbers, produces labels, issues truck manifest for general/hazardous cargo and maintains manifest logs.
• Uses automated computer systems to process and document data to accurately input Transportation Control Numbers, Transportation Accounting Codes, consignor and consignee codes and other essential data into CMOS, GATES or IBS.
• Inspects hazardous materials to ensure proper packaging, marking, labeling, documentation and certification in accordance with applicable Dangerous Goods Regulations (AFMAN 24‑604, 49 CFR, IATA, IMDG).
• Inspects, accepts and inventories all incoming freight and containers for overages, shortages and damage before acceptance. Initiates and completes DD Form 361, Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) when required.
• Provides asset visibility and real‑time view to track customer queries using IGC, RFID‑ITV, GDSS2 or SMS.
• Prepares shipping documents and movement requests for international and domestic shipments between sites and container movements from the Sea Port of Embarkation (POE) to the Sea Port of Debarkation (POD) shipped by surface or sealift.
• Performs Port Handling and Inland Transportation (PHIT) and ensures the subcontractor performs all duties and responsibilities according to the Statement of Work (SOW).
• Inspects and documents each shipment for contract compliance on a Customer Service Survey form.
• Processes Export Traffic Release Requests (ETRR) for sealift shipments using Surface Deployment Distribution Command (SDDC) – Integrated Booking System (IBS).
• Performs host country customs clearances and liaises with military and host country ministries on import and export for border customs, airport customs and seaport clearances.
• Selects and initiates contact with local carriers to arrange appropriate transport equipment for containers, classified, sensitive, hazardous or outsized shipments based on size, weight, commodity description, freight classification, required delivery date, priority or other special requirements.
• Loads/unloads 463L pallets, equipment, vehicles and ISO containers from flat‑bed/low‑bed trucks. May assist in loading/unloading military vessels at the seaport.
• Assists the Pallet and Net Managers with inspections, issuing, accounting, controlling, reporting and maintaining operation stock levels of 463L pallets, nets and other tie‑down equipment located on‑site.
• Assists the WPM Custodian with inspection, certification, record keeping and reporting the receipt and usage requirements.
• Assists the CCO with completing the monthly container inventory, ensuring all containers located on‑site are inventoried between the 1st and 30th day of each month. Reports all lost, damaged, destroyed and modified containers to the CCO within 12 hours of discovery.
• Performs container inspections and reports findings on the DA 2404 equipment inspection and maintenance worksheet.
• Receives/Ships all containers in JCM within 12 hours of receipt or departure.
• Operates GATES and ICODES to process and manifest cargo and to develop load plans for military and commercial aircraft.
• Prepares, inspects, reviews and submits preload plans, hazardous materials diplomatic clearances (HAZDIP) and other documents to facilitate air movement.
• Inspects cargo documentation, conducts joint inspections and certifies that cargo is built correctly and airworthy.
• Computes weight and balance and certifies weight distribution of the aircraft with passengers, cargo and baggage. Determines cargo configuration and aircraft loading requirements in accordance with Air Transportability Test Loading Activity Certifications (ATTLA).
• Loads, unloads and services aircraft. Ensures cargo loads are secure and tied down.
• Assists load team chief with selecting, assembling, palletizing and transporting cargo loads to and from aircraft and storage areas.
• Safely transports and handles explosives.
• Performs passenger service procedures, check‑in, manifests passengers and baggage and performs security checks. Loads/unloads passengers and baggage from aircraft.
• Performs weighing of cargo, vehicles and outsized cargo to determine the center of balance for rolling stock and ensures cargo dimensions are within pallet and aircraft limitations.
• Implements, documents and controls quality, training, environment and safety programs.
• Prepares and handles cargo in accordance with all prescribed regulations, instructions, technical orders and procedures.
• Accomplishes receiving process for all inbound cargo functions of MILSTRIP and NON‑MILSTRIP shipments addressed to the host installation SRAN IAW with regulation.
• Maintains Technical Orders, publications, forms and files required for Traffic Management operations.
• Compiles data and submits reports and other correspondence as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in normal office, maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of personal computers and the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of related shipping/receiving procedures and the ability to detect and report problems to appropriate personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and strict timelines.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with coworkers, including multi‑national staff and external and internal customers.
• Must communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, while maintaining COMSEC, OPSEC and COMPUSEC.
• Knowledge and understanding of MHE equipment operations and associated hazards; will be required to receive training and operate material handling equipment.
• Valid home‑country driver’s license and ability to obtain host‑nation driver’s license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Traffic Management (TMO)/Air Freight operations or an associate degree in a related field of study.
• Experience may include import/export, freight acceptance, preparation, handling, cargo shipping/receiving by surface, sea and air data records, container management, customer service and cargo operating computer systems.
• Current HAZMAT certification in accordance with AFMAN 24‑604 or ability to obtain it upon acceptance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. U.S. Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; able to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs and perform required travel domestically and internationally.
• Willing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft cargo loading/unloading and cargo tie‑down restraint procedures, palletizing cargo on single or multiple 463L pallets using side and top nets, straps, chains and devices for restraint.
• Familiarization and certification in AMC Airlift Load Planning or equivalent.
• Experience with Joint Inspection process.