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Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Skill Code: LR

Amentum Job Code: TRP-CGO20:OT-N

FLSA Status: Exempt

Assigned Work Site: Palmer Station, Antarctica

Reports to: Logistics Specialist Lead and Supply Supervisor or Logistics Supervisor

Department: Logistics

Employment Type: Seasonal Contract

Summary:

Reporting to the Logistics Specialist Lead, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for accurate data entry, product retrieval, and material issuance. This role ensures precise physical receiving, transferring, issuing, and inventory management of National Science Foundation (NSF) materials. The Logistics Specialist supports Cargo and inventory improvements by providing actionable recommendations and delivering high-quality customer service to internal and external clients. This role involves processing, packaging, and staging an average of 12,000 lbs. of retrograde cargo per cruise, as well as offloading, receiving, and delivering approximately 40,000 lbs. of southbound cargo per cruise. The Specialist assists in port call planning, participates in longshore cargo handling for 20’ containers and break-bulk cargo, and successfully manages work responsibilities alongside community and volunteer commitments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes safety and ensures adherence to workplace safety standards.

• Oversees the packaging, crating, labeling, storage, and documentation of all northbound cargo, ensuring proper handling for property from science, construction, operations, maintenance, and other USAP agencies being transported to CONUS, OCONUS, and Punta Arenas.

• Maintains and updates the preliminary northbound manifest.

• Coordinates with ASC Departments, Grantees, and Subcontractors to ensure the timely arrival and receipt of materials.

• Implements and monitors quality assurance practices throughout cargo movement and container loading/unloading processes.

• Manages and maintains the Maximo Inventory and Shipping Modules, including data entry for shipping numbers and editing.

• Keeps accurate records of northbound and southbound shipping documentation.

• Handles the receipt, storage, and issuance/return of materials, providing forklift support as necessary. Utilizes the ERP database to research stock information, determine locations, and monitor stock levels.

• Processes electronic purchase requisition receiving and performs data entry for cargo received on station.

• Investigates and resolves discrepancies in received materials by preparing WODS (wrong, overage, damaged, or short) reports.

• Produces standard and custom reports for ASC departments within Maximo.

• Conducts inventories of station supplies and maintains maps of external storage locations.

• Participates in longshore cargo handling duties, including the movement of 20’ shipping containers, break-bulk, and hazardous cargo weighing up to 20,000 lbs., and handles taglines for cargo operations.

• Participates in onsite emergency response team activities and training.

• Coordinates with Grantees and ASC departments to ensure the accurate processing, timely packing, and movement of mission-critical materials.

• Fields and resolves cargo-related inquiries and discrepancies related to Logistics or Maximo systems.

• Operates heavy equipment to load/unload cargo from shipping containers and transport cargo around the station.

• Performs strenuous physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions, often for extended periods.

• Frequently climbs vertical ladders to access equipment or cargo platforms.

• Supports operations outside regular working hours and during ASC days off.

• Maintains Palmer Station’s SDS (Safety Data Sheets) library.

• Ensures warehouse and outside storage areas (OSA) are organized and clean, performing general housekeeping as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Logistics Department management, including outdoor work in diverse temperatures.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Minimum of two years' experience in inventory materials management, warehousing, purchasing, cargo/transportation, supply chain, or logistics, including the use of forklifts, hand trucks, and other powered and non-powered lifting devices.

• Alternatively, a minimum of one season of experience in the Transportation and Logistics (T&L) department or related areas in Antarctica.

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency: Intermediate skills, with a strong focus on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Operations Systems: Proficient in navigating and operating ERP systems for material research, data entry, and corrections. Understands and uses systems and tools necessary for day-to-day operations.

• Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a focus on collaboration and communication.

• Attention to Detail and Professionalism: Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and maintains a high standard of professionalism in all tasks and interactions.

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, contributing to shared goals and supporting coworkers.

• Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to problems, applying imagination and originality.

• Organizational and Interpersonal Skills: Strong multi-tasking abilities, excellent organizational skills, and the capability to build positive relationships with others, providing high-quality customer service.

• Self-Motivation and Accountability: Highly self-motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility. Capable of making sound decisions and taking initiative with minimal supervision.

• Business Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to clearly convey information in various communication settings and adjust style to suit the audience.

• Conflict Management: Approaches conflict as an opportunity to foster cooperation and resolve disputes. Quickly assesses situations, actively listens, and finds fair solutions to disagreements.

Preferred:

• Familiarity and capability to identify commodities within specific functional or trades group areas, including Medical/Dental; Construction/Residential Repair; Automotive/Heavy & Industrial Equipment; Science/Lab Support; Food/Beverage/Retail; Office/Hotel/Janitorial Supplies; Electrical/Plumbing/Utilities/Carpentry/Fire Safety; Information Technology/Communications Supplies.

• Working knowledge of materials movement, purchasing, inventory management, and hazardous materials.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.

• IBM Maximo experience.

• Previous deployment to Antarctica.

• Experience with remote site logistics is highly desirable; experience with polar logistics operations is preferred.

Physical and/or Other Requirements :

• Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods.

• Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica.

• Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer.

• Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF.

• Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position.

• Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position.

• Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives.

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amentum is a drug free workplace.

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