Supply Technician at INDUS Technology in Norfolk, VA

About INDUS

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned government services provider delivering engineering, IT, cybersecurity, program management, logistics, and data analytics solutions to federal customers.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do! We foster a culture of teamwork, support, and growth, investing in our employees from day one through mentorship, training, and professional development. Together, we deliver exceptional service to our customers and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

About the Role

The Supply Technician provides logistics and material management support to a federal customer. This role supports ship repair and maintenance by tracking material requirements, coordinating procurement, managing inventory, and ensuring Long Lead Time Material (LLTM) is ordered and available in accordance with Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) milestones and maintenance schedules.

What You'll Do

• Review material requirements from Third-Party Planners (3PP) in Material Requirements (MRQT), tracking LLTM, critical-path materials, parts, and assemblies to support 50%, 80%, and 100% JFMM ordering milestones.
• Review work specification packages and Requests for Contract Change (RCC) to identify Government-Furnished Material (GFM) and LLTM using the Navy Maintenance Database (NMD).
• Identify alternative material sources when estimated delivery dates do not support scheduled maintenance or availability start dates.
• Review and technically edit material requirements using technical drawings, manuals, and other research tools.
• Conduct market research and prepare procurement documentation for open-purchase requirements through commercial vendors.
• Track material requisitions, open purchases, and Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) transactions from initiation through final delivery, including required follow-up actions for National Stock Number (NSN) material.
• Perform onsite receipt inspections of LLTM, identifying damaged, missing, or inadequate material.
• Prepare inventory lists and coordinate material pulling, staging, shipping, receiving, crating, movement, and storage before Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities.
• Document and monitor the turnover and transfer of PCMS Tiles in accordance with MARMC PCMS Tile Instruction 9740 series.
• Support storage facility inventories and maintain accurate material records and storage locations.
• Identify and validate excess and Future Use Material (FUM), including physical inspections at public or private shipyards as needed.
• Enter excess/FUM into Material Access Technology (MAT), prepare identification and labeling documents, and track material movement and storage locations.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Code Managers, Project Managers, and maintenance teams to identify funding requirements and prepare purchase packages for Government approval.
• Review technical drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and compliance, coordinating with Project Managers, Shipbuilding Specialists, and other personnel to resolve discrepancies.
• Support life cycle logistics, supply chain efficiency, cost control, and material availability for Navy ship repair and maintenance.
• Develop material status reports, logistics metrics, cost estimates, demand forecasts, and other planning tools.
• Recommend improvements to logistics processes and assist in developing or maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum six (6) years of full-time, hands-on experience with Navy shipboard supply systems, including material identification, requisitioning, MILSTRIP, and commercial open-purchase procurement.

• Minimum two (2) years of full-time, hands-on experience with shipboard maintenance, including Maintenance and Material Management (3M), repair, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of shipboard systems and equipment in accordance with the Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM).

• Ability to read and interpret Allowance Parts Lists (APLs), technical manuals, technical drawings, and other shipboard maintenance documentation.

• Experience coordinating material requirements with Navy maintenance personnel and supporting ship repair activities.

• Working knowledge of the following Navy logistics and maintenance systems:

  • Maritime Systems Environment (MSE)
  • Information Handling Services (IHS)/HAYSTACK
  • LOGICOM
  • Material Access Technology (MAT)
  • Material Requirements (MRQT)
  • ONE TOUCH
  • E-MALL
  • Maintenance Figure of Merit (MFOM)
  • Navy Maintenance Database (NMD)
  • Model Based Product Support (MBPS)

• Proficiency with SharePoint and Microsoft Power BI.

• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

• Must possess strong time management skills.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for approximately 50% of the workday.
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking as required to perform job duties.
• Ability to perform onsite material inspections and inventory activities in shipyard, warehouse, and maintenance environments.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected base pay rate for this position is $32.51 per hour. INDUS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k) with employer match, and comprehensive health benefits. We also invest in employee growth through professional development funding, education reimbursement, and online learning opportunities. Employees may also be eligible for performance bonuses and other rewards.

Individual compensation is determined by job-related factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. INDUS also considers internal pay equity and industry benchmarks to support fair and competitive compensation.

Learn more about our culture and benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.#CJ