Logistics Specialist

BGIS is currently seeking a Logistics Specialist to join the team in Ashburn, VA .

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Its range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes, and people, enables it to create and optimize places that work for its clients. The team is dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for inventory tracking, equipment calibration, and shipping functions domestically and internationally for test equipment. The role reviews current shipment statuses and activity of delivery routes. Key job functions include warehouse organization, new hire kit and safety gear distribution, and communicates BGIS global safety, health, and sustainability standards. The Logistics Specialist demonstrates BGIS values collaborating effectively with internal team members and external clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Logistics Functions

- Collect and analyze logistics data including product/equipment availability, reliability of transport or delivery and other data related to sourcing and distribution.
- Track test equipment, new hire kits, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in the warehouse.
- Maintain BGIS test equipment calibration functions and calibration records.
- Perform preventative maintenance on key test equipment.
- Prepare items for shipping following secure best practices for packaging.
- Generate shipping labels and all forms required for both international and domestic shipping.
- Follow up on transportation from origin to delivery via on-line websites and other monitoring systems.
- Update internal reporting software to keep accurate records of current test equipment location, back orders and other fulfillment metrics.
- Fill outgoing orders accurately and receive returned equipment completing inventory check ins.
- Order, process, and organize all items required for new hire kits and safety gear.
- Review logistics processes and procedures and identifies and recommends continuous improvements to maximize delivery efficiency while minimizing costs.
- Contribute to the completion of other key initiatives as assigned.

Warehouse Operations

- Monitor warehouse facility to evaluate inventory transactions such as receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory integrity.
- Organize warehouse space for efficiency, cleaning, and safety compliance.
- Perform recycling duties throughout the warehouse following established processes and procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of all warehouse areas and equipment.
- Assist with cable rolling, warehouse maintenance, and truck loading based on business volume.
- Complete other light maintenance tasks assigned such as changing return filters, checking fire extinguishers, running errands, and sweeping maintenance areas.
- Operate safely and maintain focus on health, safety and environment.

Knowledge and Skills

- High School Diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 1 year performing job duties in a similar role.
- Knowledge and understanding of OSHA and safety guidelines.
- Current forklift license and experience operating forklifts.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, diagrams, and memos.
- Verbal and written communication skills with ability to professionally correspond and share information with internal team members and external clients.
- Time management skills to prioritize and complete work within specific time frames.
- Focused approach for repetitive tasks while maintaining quality standards.
- Skilled in working independently and also contributing positively to team and working well with others.
- Ability to perform light warehouse/building maintenance tasks.
- Familiar with tools and equipment used within a warehouse setting.
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and compute applications.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.
- Cognitive skills required to work in a safety sensitive warehouse environment including ability to maintain focus, communicate clearly and concisely, respond quickly to requests, follow established processes and ability to complete tasks within targeted time frame to minimize risk of outages or damage to building and high value equipment.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Physical ability to walk jobsites in uneven terrain.
- Working at heights training/certification preferred for ascending and descending various ladders carrying required tools/equipment.
- Current valid driver’s license and ability to provide personal transportation for meetings and job visits away from the office with reimbursement.
- Work in all weather conditions including heat and cold.

Our company culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, or Veteran or military status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law in the relevant jurisdiction. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training.

BGIS is committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. Our commitment is consistent with our recognition that it is the outstanding people within BGIS who have always been the source of our strength. We recognize that promoting diversity is an integral component of our continuing quest for organizational excellence.

This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

Anyone with questions or concerns regarding Equal Employment Opportunity should contact their direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department without fear of retaliation of any kind.

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