Material Expediter

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Material Expediter to join our team at Leidos. As a Material Expediter, you will be responsible for coordinating the shipping and receiving of inbound and outbound materials/cargo from various customers/suppliers and locations in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify contents of inbound shipments against Purchase Orders (PO) and commercial shipping invoices/packing slips to ensure the correct material/cargo delivered matches the material/cargo requested.
• Responsible for accurate data entry into Maximo to electronically receive PO material/cargo.
• Identify receiving discrepancies and notify the material planner, update documentation and material with correct information in order to continue receiving process, and maintain a log of all discrepancies and their current status.
• Maintain an electronic receiving log of all purchase orders.
• Process open purchase orders daily and file once completed.
• Process and sort incoming mail.
• Validate outbound shipments against Proformas and generate proper documentation.
• Work with document control representative to ensure international shipments are in compliance.
• Properly package outbound materials based on commodity and carrier restrictions.
• Accurately enter shipping details in Maximo to introduce USAP cargo into the transportation system, and generate barcode labels for onward movement.
• Ensure cargo tracking system is accurately updated and cargo is staged for commercial transport.
• Procure and maintain inventory of shipping supplies.
• Update and maintain various daily/weekly reports.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and best practices to assist in promoting a culture of safety awareness.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum of three to four years of diversified experience in a warehousing environment including experience shipping and receiving freight; experience in the transportation or supply industry, or hazardous materials handling is a plus.
• 2+ years working in an office setting.
• Proficient in maintaining a strong attention to detail, entering data in record keeping or data producing systems, manual record keeping, and typing.
• Intermediate proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

About Leidos:

Leidos is a leading provider of innovative solutions to the U.S. government and commercial customers. We deliver a wide range of services and solutions in the areas of defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service and support to our customers, and we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve.