Logistician

Leidos • Springfield, VA

22h • $52,000 - $94,000

About The Position

The Shipping and Receiving Logistician coordinates and manages the movement, receipt, tracking, documentation, and delivery of materials and equipment. The position ensures shipping and receiving activities are accurate, efficient, and consistent with established operational requirements.

The Logistician works independently to support daily logistics operations, resolve complex shipping and receiving issues, and coordinate with internal and external customers so equipment and materials are delivered on schedule. The role requires organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication. It operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and regularly involves interaction with warehouse personnel, project teams, customers, vendors, carriers, and other stakeholders. The position requires managing changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions within established guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, customers, vendors, and other external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform goods receipt activities, including receiving, inspecting, tracking, documenting, and logging materials and equipment into designated receiving and logistics systems.
• Coordinate scheduling and shipment of completed projects to customers, ensuring deliveries are properly planned and executed.
• Prepare and maintain shipping and receiving documentation, including packing lists, shipment records, delivery documentation, and other required logistics paperwork.
• Work independently to achieve daily operational objectives, with a significant impact on operational results and project deliverables.
• Investigate discrepancies involving shipments, receipts, quantities, damaged materials, documentation, or delivery schedules, and coordinate appropriate resolutions.
• Communicate with internal and external customer team members about shipment status, delivery schedules, receiving requirements, and logistics-related issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve shipping, receiving, scheduling, inventory accuracy, and overall logistics efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time