Material Control Technician

LogZone, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics and supply chain management is seeking qualified candidates to provide essential support in supply operations. The ideal candidate will conduct research, manage complex requisitions, and assist in technical guidance, playing a pivotal role in maintaining efficient procurement processes. This position is perfect for detail-oriented individuals with a strong background in logistics and supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply operations or logistics is essential.
• Ability to perform extensive research and resolve complex issues.
• Strong communication skills for guiding colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive searches for complex supply transactions.
• Provide supply operation support and logistics data analysis.
• Coordinate with transportation and inventory control for urgent needs.

Skills

Research

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Supply Chain Management

Job description

LOGZONE is a premier Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and a Veterans Administration-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB) firm. Since 2007, LOGZONE has provided services in Logistics and Materiel Management, Facilities Operations and Maintenance, Integrated Logistics Support and Planning, and Medical Support. We strive to provide quality support services throughout the project life cycle. Our ability to remain a responsive resource to our customers and partner companies has allowed us to earn their trust and build positive relationships through performance. We are looking for qualified candidates with the same vision to succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provides supply operation support pertaining to specialized or unique supplies, equipment, and parts requiring unusual degrees of protection in shipment and storage, or other items that are unique to the organization's mission or are seldom handled.
• Conducts extensive searches for information pertaining to complex and/or unusual supply transactions and patterns.
• Researches different databases and publications to extract data.
• Researches problems surfaced by customers and resolves issues or routes to appropriate analyst with information setting forth findings.
• Inputs screening requests to obtain logistics data on existing national stock numbers.
• Consolidates input from different sources for batch input. Analyzes interrelationships of data in different databases to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Provides supply support for production, overhaul, repair, or other operations for equipment and/or parts requiring special handling.
• Responds to specific case requests from offices/individuals desiring additional identification data, verification, and/or comparison of one-of-a-kind item or when deviations from normal supply procurement and acquisition programs are required.
• Reviews requisitions, supporting documents, and reference material to determine if priority supply action is required, the status of the action, changes in requirements, and unexpected requirements.
• Expedites delivery of urgently required items through correspondence and/or telephone calls to inventory control points, manufacturers, or other organizations.
• Coordinates actions with transportation, production, or other supply units.
• Determines and establishes new procedures needed to accommodate unique program requirements.
• Writes internal technical procedures and instructs others as necessary to ensure all requirements and deadlines are met.
• Determines stock level needs for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion.
• Conducts extensive and exhaustive research of catalog databases and information to locate more cost effective available substitutes and new products.
• Completes complex requisitions.
• Identifies potential discrepancies and resolves those which involve special program requirements for urgent, critical shortage items requiring specialized procedures and efforts.

Other Requirements:

• Performs administrate office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with team members, related functions, and operating officials.
• Provides guidance to other employees on changes to regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides technical assistance and guidance to supply specialists, operating officials, and employees on the regulatory requirements for submitting and processing a wide variety of supply transactions.

LOGZONE is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in our workforce. LOGZONE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other factor protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with LOGZONE through our online applicant system, please email [e-mail] for assistance. Minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. LOGZONE is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.