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.