Material Expeditor

Amentum•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is recruiting a Material Expeditor based in Yokohama, Japan, to coordinate and expedite material flow for the General Services Administration (GSA) Global Supply OCONUS Logistics Operations Solutions Support in the Indo-Pacific Command’s Japan Area of Operation. The role coordinates with supply chain partners and other stakeholders to support efficient, compliant operations and meet GSA contract requirements. It involves conferring with management, making decisions, and managing work requirements and reports in a flexible, adaptable, and responsive environment. The Material Expeditor locates and expedites materials according to orders, schedules, and priorities; reviews production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders; and maintains material and inventory records. The position establishes delivery sequences and arrangements based on requisition priorities, required dates, and material availability, and compiles recurring reports on inventory status. The role also requires following Amentum and customer safety, quality, operational, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in an OCONUS environment.
Knowledge of supply-chain and logistics principles and processes.
High school diploma or equivalent.
U.S. citizenship.
NACI clearance.
Good organizational, time-management, and communication skills, with sound judgment and the ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and schedules.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and an international perspective.
Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to function as an active team member and to be innovative and support change.
Strong communication skills to facilitate and disseminate information.
English proficiency sufficient 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 home-country passport with at least 12 months remaining before expiration.
Valid driver’s license from home of record and ability to obtain a Japanese driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of operations and maintenance projects in an international environment.
Prior OCONUS experience with a multinational workforce and/or 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 material according to orders, schedules, and priorities; maintain related records and review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine material requirements, availability, and customer-order priorities.
Confer with supervisors about overdue materials and report their location, availability, and condition; move materials to specified production areas and record quantities distributed and on hand.
Compare order and receipt specifications with materials; prepare order production records and update and maintain inventory records using a computer terminal.
Establish delivery sequences to sites according to requisition priorities, required delivery dates, and anticipated material availability, and arrange material distribution.
Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to support purchasing and consistent inventory levels.
Compile regular and recurring reports to provide real-time inventory status.
Fulfill applicable safety responsibilities, complete required training, and participate in emergency response tasks and safety committees or teams as appropriate.
Comply with Amentum’s Quality Policy, applicable quality-system documents, customer contracts, and relevant operational, safety, quality, and environmental plans, procedures, and policies.