Material Expeditor

Amentum•Dallas, TX

5d•$50,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is recruiting a Material Expeditor based in Yokohama, Japan. The role coordinates and expedites the flow of material for the General Services Administration (GSA) Global Supply OCONUS Logistics Operations Solutions Support in the Indo-Pacific Command’s Japan Area of Operation. The position coordinates with supply chain teams and stakeholders to support efficient, compliant operations and meet GSA contract requirements. It also involves conferring with management, making decisions, and managing work requirements and reports in a setting that requires flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness. The Material Expeditor locates and expedites materials based on orders, schedules, priorities, and customer requirements; reviews production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders; and tracks material availability and status. The role coordinates overdue materials with supervisors, moves and distributes materials, compares orders and receipts against specifications, and maintains inventory and production records using computer systems. It establishes delivery sequences and distribution arrangements based on requisition priorities, required dates, and material availability, and applies knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to support purchasing and consistent inventory levels. The position also compiles recurring reports to provide current inventory status. Employees are responsible for supporting Amentum’s safety culture, completing applicable training and self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, and participating in emergency response tasks or safety committees as appropriate. Employees must comply with Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable quality-system documents and customer contracts, and all relevant operational, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in an Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) environment.
Knowledge of supply-chain and logistics principles and processes.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
NACI clearance expected.
Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills; sound judgment and ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt rapidly to changing priorities and schedules.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and an international perspective.
Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to become an active and functioning team member; ability to be innovative and act as an agent for change.
Expert communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
Satisfactory English proficiency to meet job requirements and comply with safety, health, and security measures.
Experience with CRM business systems and material requisition and ordering systems.
Willingness and ability to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in austere conditions.
Valid passport from the candidate’s home country with at least 12 months remaining before expiration.
Valid driver’s license from the candidate’s home country, with ability to obtain a Japanese driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operations and maintenance projects in an international environment.
Previous OCONUS experience with a multinational workforce and/or previous work experience in harsh environmental conditions.
Familiarity with military supply-chain and distribution operations and standards.
Familiarity with GSA, AbilityOne, and the Trade Agreements Act (TAA).
Knowledge and experience in demand analysis, forecasting, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

Locate and expedite materials according to orders, schedules, priorities, and customer requirements; maintain related records.
Review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine required material types, quantities, availability, and customer-order priorities.
Coordinate with supervisors about overdue materials and report their location, availability, and condition.
Locate and move materials to specified production areas, using a cart or hand truck, and record quantities and types distributed and on hand.
Compare order and receipt specifications with materials; prepare production records and update and maintain inventory records using a computer terminal.
Establish delivery sequences and arrange material distribution according to requisition priorities, required delivery dates, and anticipated material availability.
Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to support purchasing and maintain consistent inventory levels.
Compile regular and recurring reports to provide real-time inventory status.
Confer with management, make decisions, and manage work requirements and reports.
Follow applicable safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements; complete relevant training and participate in safety or emergency-response activities as appropriate.