Job Description

Reporting to the Palmer Logistics Supervisor or Peninsula Logistics Manager, the Lead Logistics Specialistwill work alongside subordinates toaccomplishdaily hands-on tasking requirements. This positionis responsible forleadingthe station Logistics Departmentthroughmanaging daily tasking requirements andworkflowWorks closely with ASC’s shipping agent in Chile to ensure south-bound cargo movement andrequestsforChilean resupplymaterials Completes data entry which ensuresaccurate, inventory management, receiving and cargo tracking records of ASC and NSF material.Assistswith coordination of port call planning andparticipatesin long-shore cargo handling duties involving 20’ containers and break-bulk cargo. Provides customer service to ASC departments and NSF-Science personnel. Successfully balances work with community and volunteer tasking.This position is accountable for the direct supervision of the work activities of others. Planning,monitoringand reviewing work of subordinates isrequired This may include direct supervision of a shift or the coordination of multiple work groups. Makes recommendations concerning performance appraisal and professional development.

Position Responsibilities:

• 30% Managing Process: Ensures all operations procedures are followed effectively,identifiesand recommends needed changes to Logistics Department Management on the standardized processes for the functional area. Evaluates and analyzes current work methods and recommends ways toeliminateinefficiencies.Receives, stores and issues/returns materials in support of all department operations including forklift support asrequiredResearchstock information todeterminelocations and stock levels using the ERP database.Maintains a safe workplace and ensures that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.Complies withall ASC Environmental, Safety and Health (ESH), Waste Management and Quality Assurance requirements, goals,policiesand procedures.

• 10% Coaching and Developing Associates: Guides associates in daily operations, andmonitorsto ensure a high degree of productivity, safety,serviceand quality. Responsible for the training, coaching and feedback of Logistics Specialist in ERP systems, customer service, inventory management, port call operations, and otherLogisticsfunctions as assigned byLogisticsmanagement. Uses discretion to provide coaching and counseling to associatesregardingjob performance, methods of performing job tasks. Resolves associate relations issues between staff and customers that arise. Investigates operational errors todeterminethe cause and recommends corrective action where needed.

• 60% Drives Results: Responsible for tracking south-bound cargo by creating a preliminary and final priority cargo report for cargo to be loaded on the next vessel. Prepares,submitsand reviews Chilean resupply requests. Creates port call plans in conjunction with vessel and station staff. Oversees the safety of personnel during port call operations as well as other work areas. Creates north-bound manifests, sample shipment advisories and reviews all documentation for accuracy.Maintains records of north-bound and south-bound shipping documentation.Completes weekly inventory audits, weeklySituational Reportsand tracks metrics used in monthly and yearly reporting Works with departments to conduct inventory projects in storage areas around station.Develop and process reports for the audit tasking. Manages all incoming and outgoing material shipments.Prepares temperature-sensitive sample shipping documentation.Oversees the packaging, crating, and documentation for all northbound cargo. Ensures all cargo is labeled,storedand packed properly This includes property of science, construction, operations, maintenance or other USAP agency cargo being transported from Palmer Station to CONUS, OCONUS and Punta Arenas.Interacts with ASC Departments, Grantees, and Subcontractors to ensure thetimelyarrival and receipt of material.Oversees quality assurance practices throughout the cargo movement and container loading and unloading process.Manages data entry in Maximoregardingshipping number creation, editing,receiving,and manifesting.Participates in long-shore cargo handling duties involving 20’ shipping containers, break-bulk and hazardous cargo weighing up to 20,000lbs. This includes handling taglines for both south-bound and north-bound cargo.Completes electronic purchase requisition receiving and data entry in the inventory database MAXIMO for materials received on station.Researches and provides WODS (wrong, overage,damagedor short) reports on any discrepancies for materials received.

• Completes annual forklift and inventory management system training classes when deployed.

• Willfrequentlyclimb vertical ladders and platforms to access cargo.

• Other duties as assigned by Supply department management; outdoor work will berequiredin varying temperatures.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates and Licenses:

• Associate degreerequired Anadditionaltwo years’ experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• A Minimumthree+yearsof combinedexperience working in any of the following fields: Inventory materials management, purchasing, warehousing, cargo, transportation, or supply chain logistics including the use of forklifts, hand trucks and other powered and non-powered lifting devices or a minimum of one season experience working in the Transportation and Logistics (T&L) department or related areas in Antarctica

Expected Skills and Competencies:

• Intermediate skills with minimum one year of Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel,Wordand PowerPoint)

• Excellent attention to detail with high aptitude for detailed problem solving and professionalism.

• Strong analytical, organization, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

• People Management: Assesses skills and manages the work and productivity of others while coaching and developing talent.

• People Organization: Assesses skills and manages the training levels of new and returning personnel revolving around cargo, shipment and inventory processes and management.

• Creative Thinking:Demonstratesoriginality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.

• Self-motivation: high accountability with ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision. Strong ability to multi-task.

• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience.

• Conflict Management: Views conflict as an opportunity to find common ground and gain cooperation from all parties. Reads situations quickly, actively listens, and settles disagreements and disputes equitably.

• Operations Systems: Understands,navigatesandoperatesERP system to perform material research, data input, and data corrections accurately and effectively. Understands and uses systems and tools used for day-to-day operation of a facility.

Preferred:

• Familiarity and capability toidentifycommodities in a specific area: 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, shippingindustryand hazardous materials.

• IBM Maximo experience.

• Experience with remote sitelogisticsis highly desirable. Experience with polarlogisticsoperations 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.

• Mustparticipatein community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safetyobjectives

• Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States

• Must be able to obtain andmaintainfacility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship isrequiredfor facility credentials/authorization at this work location.