LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for managing inventory to include shipping, receiving, delivery of IT equipment and supplies
Coordinates purchases and logistics of equipment orders with customers
Sources and purchases technical equipment and supplies
Ensures supply of products meets customers’ specifications
Determines procurement needs and delivery requirements
Sources and purchases technical equipment and supplies
Assists with vendor management and relationships with key suppliers
Tracks deliveries, reconciles order discrepancies, and picks up equipment from vendors/stores as needed
Assists in maintaining project and program metrics; tracks deliverables and schedules as needed
Participates in special projects as requested

Required Technical Skills

Asset tracking / inventory control systems
Strong understanding of information technology systems in a data center environment
Basic understanding of networking environment and ability to understand network block diagrams
MS Windows proficiency
MS Office suite proficiency

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
6+ years of experience in logistics/inventory management in information technology environment
Solid experience with purchasing, delivering, shipping and receiving IT equipment
Extremely detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask
Superior oral and written communication skills to ensure effective relationships with customers
Must be able to work effectively in a small team environment with minimal supervision
Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and accomplish tasks on time, working within strict deadlines
Capable of lifting and moving equipment up to 50 pounds
Ability to drive large commercial vehicles to deliver/pickup equipment as necessary
Capable of operating a forklift in a warehouse environment
Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as needed
Position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship

Location: Prince William County / Dulles, Route 28 corridor

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Travel: 5%