Logistics Specialist

A confidential aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Logistics Specialist to provide proactive supply chain and material support for production and maintenance operations. This contract role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a generous per diem while supporting mission-critical aerospace programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue kits, parts, and tools to the production floor and return/reshelve materials as needed.
  

• Perform daily transfers of parts between internal jobs to support shop operations.
  

• Inspect flammable cabinets, racks, and stored materials for shelf-life compliance.
  

• Conduct warehouse and storage inspections to prepare for live audits.
  

• Pull in-house requisitions to meet production demand and put away recapped parts and materials.
  

• Retrieve off-units from production, inspect, and route them to the warehouse.
  

• Process incoming Outside Service parts, work orders, and paperwork.
  

• Prepare Outside Service shipments and run ERP In-Transit reports to verify issuance of items.
  

• Attend daily operational meetings to provide updates on material status and answer questions from production teams.
  

• Track and communicate the status of critical incoming parts and update Gateway material reports.
  

• Research and resolve purchasing request kickbacks and communicate with operations.
  

• Transport critical or “hot” parts between on-site locations and perform AOG vehicle runs as requested.
  

• Monitor and respond to email requests from internal production and support departments.
  

• Maintain current training certifications within the company’s learning platform.
  

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic manufacturing and warehouse tools and procedures.
  

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Proficiency with computers and ERP systems for inventory tracking.
  

• VantageClear Certification or equivalent (e.g., active U.S. security clearance or comparable defense-industry credential) required.
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  

• Ability to lift and move materials as required and meet all pre-employment background, drug screening, and onboarding requirements.
  

What’s Offered

• Top-tier, non-taxable per diem including overtime hours.
  

• Overtime availability for additional earnings.
  

• Opportunity to gain experience in aerospace logistics and supply chain operations while supporting critical defense projects.