Logistics Specialist

SAIC; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Logistics Specialist I at the Bedford, Indiana Production Facility to support a mission-critical program. This hands-on role handles receiving, tracking, organizing, and managing materials to align with production schedules.

You will log items, update BOM-based records, and help ensure accurate inventory in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include staging materials, labeling for traceability, coordinating with procurement, and supporting PCA activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with zero years experience.
• 2 years of logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or production supply chain experience.
• Associate degree in logistics or related field preferred.
• Experience with inventory systems and Excel-based tracking tools.
• Experience receiving and processing materials against POs and packing lists.
• Proficient in Excel for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with barcode scanning, part-number tagging, and labeling systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and log all incoming materials against BOM and POs.
• Maintain inventory records in Excel and IMT with part numbers, quantities, locations, and status.
• Organize and stage materials across storage locations for production use.
• Tag and label all inventory items for traceability.
• Coordinate with Procurement on shipments, schedules, and shortages.
• Support PCA activities with accurate inventory counts and location data.
• Identify and report discrepancies between receipts and POs/BOMs.
• Support production with material pulls, kitting, and staging for builds.
• Maintain shipping/receiving docs: packing lists, bills of lading, deliveries.
• Coordinate outbound shipments and material transfers between facilities.
• Assist with cycle counts and periodic inventory reconciliation.
• Assist with forklift operations as needed (35k cert preferred).

Skills

Logistics

Excel

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

IMT System

Barcode scanning

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2618184

Location Bedford, IN, US

Date Posted 2026-10-23

Category Logistics

Subcategory Logistics Support

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description SAIC is seeking a Logistics Specialist I to support the production program at the Bedford, Indiana Production Facility. This is a hands-on, fast-paced production environment supporting a mission-critical Department of War program. The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for receiving, tracking, organizing, and managing all materials and inventory in support of active unit production and delivery schedules.

• Receive, inspect, and log all incoming materials and components against the program Bill of Materials (BOM) and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in Excel and SAIC's Integrated Manufacturing Toolkit (IMT) including part numbers, quantities, locations, and status.
• Organize and stage materials across designated storage locations for efficient retrieval during production.
• Tag and label all inventory items with part number identification for traceability.
• Coordinate with Corporate Procurement on incoming shipments, delivery schedules, and material shortages.
• Support Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) activities by providing accurate inventory counts and location data.
• Identify and report discrepancies between received materials and purchase orders or BOM requirements.
• Support production team with material pulls, kitting, and staging for active unit builds.
• Maintain shipping and receiving documentation including packing lists, bills of lading, and delivery receipts.
• Coordinate outbound shipments including unit delivery logistics and material transfers between PCB and Bedford facilities.
• Support cycle counts and periodic inventory reconciliation.
• Assist with forklift operations and material handling as needed (35k certification preferred).

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required and zero years of experience.

Desired Experience

• 2 years of experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or supply chain in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Associate’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems and Excel-based tracking tools.
• Experience receiving and processing materials against purchase orders and packing lists.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with barcode scanning, part number tagging, and inventory labeling systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
• Basic understanding of Bills of Materials (BOM) and production documentation.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties.

Clearance

• Active SECRET clearance required or ability to obtain.

Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.