Inventory Specialist Dahlgren, VA Posted today

NANA Corp; Virginia; On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking an Inventory Logistics Specialist to provide on-site support at Dahlgren, VA. You will manage inventory movement, shipping, receiving, and material controls while ensuring compliance with government requirements.

Role requires an Interim Secret clearance (prefer active DoD Secret), 3+ years in inventory management, and proficiency with N-ERP and MS Office. On-site work with full-time hours and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires Interim Secret clearance (prefer active DoD Secret)
• Three+ years of inventory management experience
• Experience with inventory management, procurement, or purchasing
• Experience using N-ERP for inventory control
• Able to work independently across multiple databases/systems
• Detail-oriented with strong customer focus
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems for inventory and material tracking

Responsibilities

• Evaluate logistics requirements and oversee supply movement operations
• Resolve discrepancies and operational challenges
• Support planning, process development, and compliance monitoring
• Manage daily logistics program operations (shipping, receiving, material movement)
• Develop plans for inventory cycles, distribution workflows and controls
• Identify risks and take corrective actions to maintain compliance
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, vendors and carriers
• Provide guidance on material movement planning and compliance
• Oversee receipt, inspection, and tracking of materials and equipment
• Validate documentation and resolve discrepancies with procurement and vendors
• Ensure data accuracy in N-ERP and related systems for audits
• Plan physical inventories, spot checks and reconciliations
• Develop reports on supply chain trends and risks
• Perform data analysis to identify bottlenecks and delays
• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly performance and compliance reports

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Customer focus

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

N-ERP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is hiring an Inventory Logistics Specialist 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 Interim Secret clearance showing, preferably an active DoD‑issued Secret security clearance.

• Associate's degree, OR

• Three (3) years or more of related work experience in inventory management.

• Experience with inventory management, procurement, or purchasing.

• Working experience utilizing N-ERP for inventory control.

• Ability to work independently across multiple online data bases to resolve issues and respond to customer requests.

• 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.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$58,000 - $63,000

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 Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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

AFO 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

AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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 [e-mail] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).