Senior Logistics Assistant

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory • Cambridge, MA

10d • $28 - $48

About The Position

The Senior Logistics Assistant is responsible for all aspects of routing, documenting and coordinating shipments to customers, carriers and/or various corporate departments. Ensure incoming materials are properly routed. Monitors the flow of materials and parts between departments to meet all scheduled commitments.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of security concepts and practices.
• Recognize, acknowledge, respect and effectively interact with people.
• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in military supply, logistics or traffic analysis.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Researches and files claims against carriers for losses, damages and/or overcharges.
• Audits freight bills.
• Ships material to customers, and ensures compliance to Federal regulations.
• Coordinates and directs import/export requirements.
• Documents processes and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Performs yearly audits, supporting annual classified hardware inventory per government requirement.
• Provides work leadership and mentoring to lower level employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees