Logistician

Leidos • Springfield, VA

7d • $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 role ensures shipping and receiving activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with operational requirements. Working independently, the Logistician supports day-to-day logistics operations, resolves complex shipping and receiving issues, and coordinates with internal and external customers to help ensure on-schedule delivery of equipment and materials.

The position operates in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment and regularly interacts with warehouse personnel, project teams, customers, vendors, carriers, and other stakeholders. It requires managing changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy. Strong organization, attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills are important.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 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

• Receive, inspect, track, document, and log 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 packing lists, shipment records, delivery documentation, and other required logistics paperwork.
• Work independently to achieve daily operational objectives and support operational results and project deliverables.
• Investigate shipment and receiving discrepancies, including issues with quantities, damaged materials, documentation, or delivery schedules, and coordinate resolutions.
• Communicate with internal and external customer team members about shipment status, delivery schedules, receiving requirements, and logistics issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for shipping, receiving, scheduling, inventory accuracy, and logistics efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level