Logistics Operations Specialist

Huntington Ingalls Industries; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (Mission Technologies) is seeking a mid-level logistics professional to manage end-to-end logistics for naval ship alteration projects in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on efficient goods flow, ERP-based inventory control, procurement, warehousing, and transportation to support production and field installations.

Candidates should have strong logistics experience, ability to operate heavy equipment, and a track record of process improvement and customer

Qualifications

• Six years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's in a related field; four years with a Master's; or ten years with a High School Diploma/equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end logistics, including procurement, warehousing, transportation and installation kit preparation for ship alterations.
• Maintain inventory control and material handling using ERP systems (Navy ERP).
• Build relationships with strategic customers and coordinate Government/vendor locations for material movement.

Skills

Logistics experience

Navy ERP

Material handling

Procurement

Warehousing

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent + 10 years relevant experience

Tools

Navy ERP

Job description

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Requisition Number:30201

Required Travel: 26 - 50%

Employment Type:Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$73,934.00-$84,495.20

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.
As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.
For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.
HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! This role shall manage end-to-end logistics, focusing on efficient goods flow, inventory control via Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (Navy ERP), and material handling. Responsibilities include procurement, warehousing, transportation, and preparing installation kits for ship alterations. The position requires strong logistics experience, the ability to operate heavy equipment, and a focus on process improvement and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time position, located in San Diego, CA.

• Controls the efficient flow of goods, services, and information from origin to final customer placement while ensuring customer service and schedule objectives are met within financial constraints.
• Executes and continuously improves standard logistics processes, including replenishment, data interchange, demand management, and Navy ERP order management.
• Builds and maintains relationships with strategic customers through effective logistics initiatives, integrating learning from multiple sources to strengthen competitive positioning.
• Manages inventory and assets in ERP systems; sources, receives, ships, and tracks materials to support operational requirements.

Moves materials as required and assembles and packages installation kits to support production and project needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access.
• Must have experience coordinating inventory management, warehousing, and transportation activities, including traveling to vendor or Government locations to pick up or deliver materials.
• Must be able to support core logistical functions such as sourcing, receiving, purchasing, and managing the shipping, receiving, and storage of materials at the Shipyard, warehouse, and other Government locations.
• Must have experience moving materials between facilities and operating Weight Handling Equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Must have experience crating, palletizing, strapping, chain binding, and rigging heavy equipment for movement using pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes, or trucks.
• Must have experience providing installation kitting support, including reviewing installation drawings, determining required materials, coordinating Government‑provided items with the planning yard, and executing procurements.
• Must be able to perform packaging, kitting, and auditing of Fleet Modernization Planning (FMP) and Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN) installation kits for ship alterations and field change improvements.
• Must have experience using supply system tools such as Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to place shipping orders, manage inventory, apply location and condition codes, and maintain accountability of assets such as trailers, forklifts, and vehicles.

Preferred Requirements

• A current, valid DoD security clearance.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in a shipboard environment. Must be able to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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