BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Logistics Associate III for an opportunity Redmond, WA Onsite, Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.
Position Title: Logistics Associate III
Location: Redmond, WA Onsite
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6+ months
Job Type: Full Time (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) – Contract-Onsite
Pay Range: $30/hr
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Position: Logistics Associate III
Location: Redmond, WA Onsite
Type: Contract
Duration:6 Months
Need someone who is authorized to work independently without any sponsorship.
Logistics Associate III
This role is responsible for the precise management of materials and logistics to ensure project build schedules are met, operating within a laboratory or stockroom environment.
Responsibilities
Material and Inventory Management
● Manage on-site program material replenishment and disbursement.
● Conduct and document accurate inventory tracking against the Bill of Materials (BOM) for upcoming projects and builds.
● Verify that physical goods, packing slips, and order confirmations are aligned.
● Perform all stockroom duties, including receiving, put-away, stock rotation, cycle counts, and preparing material for the bench, in line with established materials management procedures.
● Proactively manage and expedite material shortages to achieve the Clear to Build status on schedule.
Shipping and Logistics
● Coordinate outbound shipments (domestic and international) with Shipping
and Logistics teams, ensuring proper accountability and follow-through.
● Track and follow up on all inbound shipments to ensure timely and correct delivery, and promptly sign for package pickups.
Operations and Compliance
● Execute daily duties as directed by the Site Supervisor/Manager, strictly following defined SOPs, Best Practices, and work instructions.
● Independently make decisions and utilize resources to satisfy build and part requirements.
● Maintain the lab area according to EHS and Facilities standards, including basic organization and record-keeping of equipment and supplies following 5S guidelines.
Communication and Teamwork
● Communicate any potential issues or customer concerns promptly to the supervisor.
● Work effectively as a member of a diverse, cross-functional team.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
● 5+ years of relevant experience in a stockroom or laboratory setting.
● Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical skills necessary to reconcile reports and meet project requirements.
● Demonstrated competence with spreadsheet programs (e.g., Google Sheets, MS Office).
● Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; meticulous and conscientious.
● Proactive, solution-oriented approach with a high degree of organization and accountability.
● Must possess a sense of urgency, with the ability to fact-find and expedite issues.
● Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills for engaging with personnel at various levels.
● Comfortable in a collaborative, dynamic environment, able to anticipate needs and offer proactive assistance.
● Physical capability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Desirable Experience
● Experience or knowledge related to purchasing.
Key Terms
BOM (Bill of Materials), Material Shortages, Clear to Build, Cycle Count, Shipping Logistics, 5S (familiarity with), Lab Maintenance, Google sheets/Excel, Close the Loop
Minimum Years of Experience
5+
Must-Have Skills
1. Inventory / materials management (5+ years) in an operations environment
2. Hands-on, physical inventory + prototype parts experience (not purely desk/ERP)
3. Strong inventory terminology + extreme attention to detail + accurate data entry (e.g., BOM, clear-to-build, shortages)
Nice-to-Have Skills
1. Purchasing/procurement exposure
2. Experience partnering closely with engineering / prototype build teams
3. Prior client CW experience
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Track/manage prototype parts inventory supporting Reality Labs prototype development
Run manual processes (high-volume accuracy, data entry)
Coordinate shipping/logistics and part movement
Proactively communicate build status, shortages, inventory levels (especially to engineering partners). Work supports Reality Labs prototype development/builds
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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