Logistics Associate

SAIC is seeking a Logistics Specialist to support the production program at the Bedford, Indiana Production Facility. This is a hands-on, fast-paced production environment supporting a mission-critical Department of War program. The Logistics Specialist will be responsible for receiving, tracking, organizing, and managing all materials and inventory in support of active unit production and delivery schedules.

• Receive, inspect, and log all incoming materials and components against the program Bill of Materials (BOM) and purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in Excel and SAIC's Integrated Manufacturing Toolkit (IMT) including part numbers, quantities, locations, and status.
• Organize and stage materials across designated storage locations for efficient retrieval during production.
• Tag and label all inventory items with part number identification for traceability.
• Coordinate with Corporate Procurement on incoming shipments, delivery schedules, and material shortages.
• Support Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) activities by providing accurate inventory counts and location data.
• Identify and report discrepancies between received materials and purchase orders or BOM requirements.
• Support production team with material pulls, kitting, and staging for active unit builds.
• Maintain shipping and receiving documentation including packing lists, bills of lading, and delivery receipts.
• Coordinate outbound shipments including unit delivery logistics and material transfers between PCB and Bedford facilities.
• Support cycle counts and periodic inventory reconciliation.
• Assist with forklift operations and material handling as needed (35k certification preferred).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience or Associate's degree and 2 years of experience. Experience accepted in lieu of degree.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, inventory management, or supply chain in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems and Excel-based tracking tools.
• Experience receiving and processing materials against purchase orders and packing lists.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with barcode scanning, part number tagging, and inventory labeling systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
• Basic understanding of Bills of Materials (BOM) and production documentation.
• Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties.

Clearance

• Active SECRET clearance required or ability to obtain.