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Amentum is seeking a Material Control Specialist to support a unique US Navy program on the island of Diego Garcia. The Materials Control Specialist is responsible for stock control, inventory management, material sorting /identification/retrograde, and warehousing in support of assigned program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate materials for retrograde, issue, repackaging, storage, disposal, or shipment to designated locations.
• Remove materials from inventory and prepare for shipment to include proper blocking, bracing, crating, and packing inside shipping containers and on pallets for truck and/or air movement.
• Identify materials by proper military class of supply.
• Maintain records and provide traceability of documentation through required inventory management accounting or other designated tracking system from receipt and acceptance through issue and shipment process.
• Verify materials or merchandise received against shipping/invoicing documents and accurately record discrepancies and/or damage to materials.
• Examine stored materials for deterioration and damage, providing proper documentation for disposal.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the nature and level of the position.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of asset management, warehouse processes, and distribution administration
• Minimum four (4) years of military and/or civilian logistics experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in cargo documentation and logistical movement control.
• Skill and knowledge in analyzing and evaluating logistics management information system reports.
• Must be able to speak, read, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for at least one (1) year at the time of hire.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator.
• Associate’s Degree in logistics or management.
• Additional experience/education may be required by contract or assignment.
• Previous work experience in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Valid country driver's license.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

Working Environment

This position is located on Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), a remote overseas location supporting U.S. Government operations. Employees may work in office, industrial, warehouse, port, airfield, and outdoor environments and may be exposed to high temperatures, humidity, inclement weather, noise, dust, and uneven terrain. Work schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on operational requirements.

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, and working in both indoor and outdoor environments. Must be able to meet all medical, security, and deployment requirements associated with assignment to a remote overseas location.