Materials Coordinator

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is hiring a Materials Coordinator for the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) in Bremerton, WA. The role involves managing the logistics of critical production materials, ensuring compliance with operational requirements.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, along with relevant experience in material control or warehouse operations. Strong communication and data management skills are essential, and the position requires a security clearance at the Secret level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in material control or warehouse operations in a DoD setting.
• Proven experience in data entries in ERP/MRP systems.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the physical flow, staging, and tracking of critical production materials.
• Update internal Inventory Tracking Systems.
• Plan and execute comprehensive physical audits and cycle counts.

Skills

Material control

Data entry in material tracking applications

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Vocational training in logistics or defense manufacturing

Job description

Materials Coordinator (SWFPAC 2026-25323): Bowhead seeks a Material Coordinator at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) and Marine Corps Security Battalion (MCSFBn) logistics department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the physical flow, staging, tracking, and protection of critical production materials, specialized tools, and fleet repair parts
• Synchronizes data with physical warehouse activities
• Organize, position, and stage high-value sub-assemblies and hardware in strict compliance with command operational requirements and shipyard production timelines
• Physically support the offloading and loading of specialized technical hardware from naval vessels and transportation vehicles, ensuring continuous chain-of-custody tracking
• Update internal Inventory Tracking Systems (ITS), Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), or Oracle/SAP architectures. Actively resolve material shortages, transit damage, or component entry errors to safeguard audit readiness
• Enforce exact inventory segregation and specific safety profiles for specialized components, including hazardous material (HAZMAT) control and technical line-item separation
• Plan and execute comprehensive physical audits, cycle counts, and component location verifications in accordance with localized military policy.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Vocational training or certificates in warehouse coordination, logistics, or defense manufacturing are preferred.
• 2-4 years of progressive material control, expediting, or warehouse operations experience, ideally within a DoD, aerospace, or naval shipyard setting.
• Proven experience utilizing data entries in material tracking applications (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Materials Resource Planning (MRP II), or localized inventory management databases)
• Have written and oral communications abilities commensurate with this management role.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand, speak, read, and write the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, Government Representative, and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.
• High noise levels are common as is the potential exposure to heat/cold, noise, dusts, mist, and/or fumes.

Security Requirements

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.