Logistics Specialist

About the role

The Logistics Specialist will support a distribution depot in Erbil by performing a range of warehouse functions, coordinating supply support for ground vehicle assets, and ensuring quality standards are met. This role requires close interaction with customers to resolve discrepancies and with internal teams to maintain efficient logistics operations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and integrate logistics and supply support for organic ground vehicle assets.
• Review operational mission documents and recommend cost‑effective logistics concepts.
• Participate in exercise planning and evaluation to align logistics support with operational needs.
• Develop and deliver individual and group training on logistics procedures.
• Prepare daily correspondence on logistics and supply issues.
• Perform warehousing duties: verify receipts, note discrepancies, store, stack and palletize materials.
• Operate hand trucks and power trucks as required.
• Conduct quality‑assurance inspections, inventory process checks, and material examinations.
• Execute any additional logistics‑related tasks as assigned.

Required profile

• Vocational or technical training beyond high school.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant logistics or warehouse experience.
• Ability to work in a typical warehouse environment with frequent lifting (20‑60 lb), kneeling, standing and walking.
• Strong planning, organizing and deadline‑driven work habits.
• Effective verbal communication and constant mental alertness.

Required skills

• Operation of material‑handling equipment (hand trucks, power trucks).
• Inventory management and process verification.
• Quality‑assurance inspections and reporting.
• Warehouse storage, stacking and palletizing methods.
• Documentation verification against receiving records.