Logistician

Overview

Bowhead seeks a Logistician to join our team at Stafford, Virginia.

The Logistician will be responsible for managing logistics activities related to the acquisition, procurement, and sustainment of equipment and materials for Marine Corps programs and projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the mission of MCSC by ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of critical resources to the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee logistics planning and execution activities to support Marine Corps programs and projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and objectives.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and stakeholders to develop and implement logistics strategies and plans that meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.

• Manage the acquisition and procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies, including conducting market research, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts, and issuing purchase orders.

• Monitor inventory levels and track the movement of materials and equipment through the supply chain, ensuring timely delivery and availability to support project milestones.

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, evaluating their performance and capabilities, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Coordinate transportation and distribution logistics, including arranging shipments, managing freight contracts, and tracking delivery schedules to ensure on-time delivery of goods and materials.

• Conduct logistics assessments and analyses to identify risks, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies in the supply chain, and recommend corrective actions and process improvements.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures governing logistics operations, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.

• Prepare reports and presentations on logistics performance, trends, and metrics, and present findings to project teams and senior leadership as needed.

• Support the development and implementation of logistics policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of MCSCs logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably in a government or military environment.

• Strong knowledge of logistics principles, practices, and processes, including procurement, inventory management, transportation, and distribution.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex logistics issues and develop innovative solutions.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Successfully pass a T1 investigation. At this time, there are no clearance requirements. Candidates with a security clearance are highly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCPhere (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2024-21614

Category Logistics & Transportation

Location : Location US-VA-Stafford

Minimum Clearance Required Public Trust (NAC)

Travel Requirement Less than 10%