Logistics/Shipping Operations Associate

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

Draper is seeking a logistics assistant to help the shipping, receiving, and tracking of the strategic flight hardware that we are required to repair and rework.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Responsible for material check-in and disbursement from program bonded stores.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments. Be informal team coordinator as needed to implement these tasks.
o Shipping/freight including filling out and processing shipping/receiving paperwork.
o Moving electronic assemblies within the Draper facility including filling out and processing tracking paperwork.
o Scheduling photography or other support functions as needed for documentation of hardware processes and/or inspection.

• Ensuring proper execution of all required documentation/tracking activities, including:
o Program-specific checklists.
o Hardware travelers – both paper and using Epicor software.
o Hardware inspection checklist.
o Any additional Trident and/or Draper quality documentation related to strategic asset moves.

• Other responsibilities:
o Using the custom database to update status and logistics coordination.
o Communicating regularly with task leader and program leadership on task activities and status.
o Working with property department for yearly audit, supporting annual classified hardware inventory per government requirement.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities
• Responsible for routing, documenting and coordinating shipments to customers, carriers and/or various corporate departments.
• Files claims against carriers for losses, damages and/or overcharges, and audits freight bills.
• Tracks material needs, obtain quotes for supplies and materials & submit purchase orders to buyers.
• Tracks and ships hazardous material and ensures compliance to Federal regulations.
• Coordinates import/export requirements for products.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance, orders parts, and ensures equipment calibration is up to date.
• Schedules photography or other support functions as needed for documentation of hardware processes and/or inspection.
• Performs date entry to update status and logistics coordination.
• Communicates with leads and program managers on task activities and status.
• Performs yearly audits, supporting annual classified hardware inventory per government requirement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills:
• Strong interpersonal and communication and customer service skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking, good judgment, and prioritizing skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of security concepts and practices.
• Recognize, acknowledge, respect and effectively interact with people.

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate Degree preferred.

Experience
1-3 years experience in military supply, and logistics or traffic analysis

Additional Job Description:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with classified inventory control.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Material Resource Planning.
• Experience with team leadership is a plus.

Security Clearance:

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government secret security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

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