Logistics Specialist III - Deploy Only

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Florida is seeking a Logistics Specialist III to support Field Site and Logistics Managers in aviation logistics, handling aviation and mission systems components from receipt to delivery. You will manage GFM/GFE, oversee inventory, and ensure on-time deliveries across CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The role requires ITAR knowledge, 3+ years in logistics, and willingness to deploy internationally. Expect extended hours and a 60/60 rotation as part of a deployed program.

Qualifications

• Understanding ITAR regulations for import/export of goods.
• Experience in logistics/warehouse environment and WMS.
• Practical application of Supply Chain/Logistics principles.
• Experience with hazardous/dangerous goods and materials.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years in logistics/supply chain or related field.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of state, federal, and global regulations related to logistics.
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Experience with inventory databases.
• Ability to deploy for extended time to OCONUS locations.
• Ability to meet DoD/Combatant Command deployment requirements.
• Must pass pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Willingness to work extended hours/holidays/shifts.
• Passport and visa to travel internationally.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on 60/60 rotations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate inventory controls.
• Managing Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Equipment (GFE).
• Ordering aviation and mission system components.
• Analyze and resolve challenging logistics problems and propose solutions.
• On time material kit delivery.
• Shipping/receiving both international and US.
• Assist with government audits & agency surveillances.
• Apply practical supply chain/logistics principles to operations.
• Coordinate with departments for smooth logistics flow.
• Manage tooling inventories, storage, and calibration of equipment.
• Support deployed living logistics (housing, vehicles, offices).
• Deployed rotational position (60/60).

Skills

ITAR regulations

Logistics/warehouse experience

Supply chain principles

Hazardous materials handling

MS Word

MS Excel

Inventory databases

DoD/Regulatory knowledge

WMS familiarity

CRM/ORM

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Costpoint/MRP

TMS

Job description

If you are a self-starter known for your collaboration and communication skills, come join us as a Logistics Specialist III! As a Logistics Specialist III, you will support the Field Site Manager and the Logistics Manager in an aviation setting and be responsible in the purchase/movement of aviation raw materials, packaging materials, aviation and mission system parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through our production and inventory process to ensure a smooth and controlled flow of materials. You'll assist with troubleshooting potential receiving and kitting issues. You will also maintain focus of on time deliveries through our material management system, allowing us to execute successful programs and product life cycles.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Accurate Inventory Controls
• Managing Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Equipment (GFE)
• Ordering of aviation and mission system components
• Will use knowledge of all facets of aviation logistics at a significant and noteworthy level to adeptly analyze challenging and vexing logistics problems and recommend insightful and innovative solutions.
• On Time Material Kit Delivery
• Shipping/Receiving both International and US
• Assisting with Multiple Government Audits & Agency Surveillances (DCAA, DCMA)
• Practical Supply Chain/Logistics Principles/Applications
• Management Coordination and Communication between various Departments
• Responsible for tool inventories, storage, and calibration of specialty equipment in support of all maintainers.
• Managing all facets of Deployed living to include but not limited to Housing, Vehicles, and offices.
• This is a Deployed rotational position. (60/60 rotations)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Understanding of ITAR regulations as they apply to the import and export of goods.
• Relevant experience working with logistics/warehouse environment and warehouse management systems.
• Experience with the practical application of Supply Chain/Logistics principles and techniques.
• Prior experience with handling and managing hazardous/dangerous goods and materials
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Advanced knowledge of state, federal, and global regulations related to logistics.
• Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Understanding and experience with the practical application of Inventory and Supply Chain/Logistics principles and techniques.
• Progressive experience with inventory databases.
• Ability to deploy for an extended amount of time to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations.
• Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.
• Current/ valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally.
• Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 60/60 rotation.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Strong organizational skills to maintain overall integrity.
• Costpoint/MRP Knowledge
• Enhanced problem-solving skills to adapt schedules in response to changes.
• Multi-tasking skills to handle multiple inputs to production.
• Ability to coordinate and/or balance/prioritize the workload within the business.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques to exploit efficiencies throughout the production process.
• Transportation Management System (TMS) experience as well as fundamental understanding of material flow in an operation space with inventory control experience.
• Understanding of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures (FGOP).
• Prior experience with CRM/ORM
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military Operations.
• Previous OCONUS deployment experience in remote locations.
• Understanding of shipping requirements while operating with SOFA or VFA agreements.

Essential Functions

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work on your feet for a majority of the work shift.
• Ability to work in a loud environment.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
• life insurance
• 3 weeks paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains - sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.