Leidos currently has an opening for a Lead Material Control Specialist to work in our Ladson, SC facility. As a member of the Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) operations team, you will be joining a diverse and dedicated group who are excited about producing industry leading screening technology. Our new Ladson, SC facility will produce a comprehensive suite of fully automated and integrated products for aviation, border crossings, and critical infrastructure customers.  These systems provide threat detection by screening baggage, cargo, and people at checkpoints around the world.  

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Lead Material Control Specialist requires someone who has a strong understanding of warehouse operations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing business needs. This role will report into the warehouse supervisor and lead a team of 3 to 6 employees in the rapid execution of warehouse activities. To be successful, this person must be process driven, highly organized, and a critical thinker able to resolve daily problems.  The ideal candidate is a hands-on tactical leader who will lead by example, set clear expectations, and drive a positive culture of excellence.  Lastly, communication is the backbone to our success and this role must be able to effectively communicate to internal team members and cross functionally to internal customers. 

Responsibilities:

Assist the Warehouse Supervisor with communicating priorities and daily directionPerform necessary inventory transactions in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Maintain physical control of material within the warehouse Processing replacements for non-conforming material Assist with picking, pulling, and packing of orders Participate in the inventory cycle count program and full physical countsPerform causative research on any inventory variances or transactional errorsMonitor metrics and develop plan to attack areas of improvementAssist the warehouse team when they have questions concerning Material Orders, cycle counts, receiving inspection and any other questions that require researching the transaction history Comply with all company policies, procedures and safety guidelinesPerform general housekeeping to ensure all work areas are cleanEnsure all Company equipment and personal PPE are correctly used and maintainedPerform other duties as required

Required Qualifications: 

HS Diploma or equivalent4+ years of warehousing or manufacturing experience.Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance (US citizenship required).Experience performing transactions within an ERP or MRP systemForklift experience and/or ability to drive a forklift with proper training/certification   General computer skills for day-to-day activities and interaction with other electronic business toolsAbove average background in MS excel with the ability to perform entry level data analyticsAverage math skills able to perform calculations related to inventory counts & unit of measure conversionsAbility to lift up to 25 pounds without assistanceCapable of standing, walking, reaching, twisting, or performing other physical activities for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's Degree or higherFamiliarity with Costpoint ERP systemExperience with utilizing handheld scanners and label softwareExperience with shipping domestic and international

Competencies:

Ability to solve complex problems, often with limited information or guidanceAbility to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiencesGood business acumen with ability to navigate interdepartmental relationships Personal sense of integrity, trust, and respectStrong interpersonal skills used to set and maintain positive cultureTime management and ability to use discernment to prioritize day

Check out the links below to learn more about Security Enterprise Solutions (SES)
https://careers.leidos.com/pages/security-enterprise-solutions    
https://www.leidos.com/markets/aviation/security-detection 
 

Original Posting:March 6, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $44,200.00 - $79,900.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.