CCG Intl

Material Control

Job Description & Requirements

Description - Most positions in this field are at the specialist level, with some at supervisor and material control manager level. Activities include:

• Identification of material, under a consistent, systematic basis, so items, equipment and supplies previously purchased, and/or already available, are not repurchased under a different identifier
• Controlling identification of the actual material items, so received and stored items are locatable and readily available for use, and do not become lost through missing or incorrect identification.
• Use of an effective material control information system, and associated procedures, consistent with US government Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) material control rules, and with company requirements.
• Coordination with project management, and with procurement and/or subcontracting staff to support mission objectives, and best use of available and incoming material.
• Coordination as required with logistics and/or shipping personnel and/or subcontractors to insure proper, timely, and effective handling of materials, supplies and equipment.
• If the material is customer-owned, insuring that specific requirements that may be in effect for the contract/project are followed to consistently and correctly identify, control, and track usage of customer-owned equipment and other items.
• If requested, preparation of purchase requisitions to replenish stocked type supplies and equipment.
• Participation in training and in activities to improve the performance of the malarial control function.

Education Required - BA, in business, contract administration or procurement related field. Five or more years of experience in this field may substitute for the degree requirements.

Required Relevant Experience - 2-4 years in material control or closely related field.

Highly Desirable:

• Prior work experience in material control in third-world countries, or challenging field conditions.
• Experience with material control software systems.
• Military experience, especially military supply experience.
• Prior work experience in material control under US Government contracting rules (FAR or similar).
• Work experience in a related field, such as procurement.

Other Requirements and Success Factors -

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain work productivity under long, difficult work hours/days/weeks, under circumstances that are challenging, both physically and mentally.
• Ability to work and maintain productivity under changing deadlines and reprioritization of work and schedules.

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Locations: Iraq, Kuwait. Afghanistan.