Material Controller
Rancho Santa Fe, CA, United States
- Logistics, Transport & Distribution
- Full-time
- material control
- inventory management
- logistics coordination
The Material Controller is responsible for managing the receipt, storage, packaging, shipment, and accurate inventory tracking of materials to support rapid prototyping and engineering projects. This role involves coordination with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure compliance with corporate and government logistics standards while maintaining a safe and organized stockroom. Experience with inventory software, forklift operation, and Department of Defense documentation is preferred for efficient material and logistics management in a fast-paced environment.
Description
The Maritime Systems Division at Leidos currently has an opening for a Material Controller in San Diego, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to join a fast-paced engineering group rapid-prototyping a variety of systems! Collaborate across our medium-sized team holding complete technical responsibility for custom development and prototyping across many technical disciplines. Team prototyping efforts span from real-world problem-solving, all the way through concept development, followed by iterative design and testing, and conclude with product demonstrations
Primary Responsibilities:
- Receive materials and process goods receipts to maintain full material traceability and compliance with corporate and customer requirements.
- Maintain an organized, safe, and compliant receiving and stockroom environment to support operational efficiency.
- Oversee material packaging and shipments through UPS and freight carriers, preparing compliant documentation and shipping labels.
- Accept program requests for shipments of equipment internally and externally.
- Strategize and coordinate the movement of goods and resources to meet customer needs.
- Assemble kits and subassemblies in accordance with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical drawings.
- Reconcile inventory and digital records to maintain 100% accuracy and accountability across multiple storage locations.
- Professionally manage Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) with vendors, resolving discrepancies and securing credits or replacements promptly.
- Plan and coordinate the movement of goods through various modes of transportation to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency.
- Participate in team meetings to understand, influence, and support project planning and deadlines.
- Perform logistics support for the team as requested to ensure timely delivery of packages.
- Prepare Department of Defense (DoD) documentation (DD-1149) and Leidos packing slips to ensure compliance with government and corporate logistics standards.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently to support project logistics.
Basic Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain minimum SECRET security clearance; active clearance preferred.
- High School Diploma and 3+ years related work experience, to include experience with inventory database software and shipping/receiving.
- Experience performing online database entry, update, and lookup activities.
- Strong computer and research skills.
- Ability to operate related office equipment and personal computer software packages to include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Work well with all levels of internal and customer management and staff is essential.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or 4+ years of relevant experience.
- DoD or Military Logistics experience.
- Forklift certified.
- Experience with basic Microsoft Programs.
SUBSEAMSS
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
December 5, 2025For 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 $52,000.00 - $94,000.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
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Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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