Leads and supervises daily warehouse operations at the Clothing Initial Issue Point (CIIP), ensuring accurate receipt, storage, issue, and accountability of Army clothing and individual equipment (CIE). Maintains compliance with Army property accountability procedures, safety standards, and customer service goals. Optimizes workflow, trains personnel, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to sustain readiness and accountability.

• Lead and supervise CIIP warehouse staff (e.g., 4–12 soldiers/civilians) in daily operations, including inbound receipts, storage, issue, and outbound shipments of clothing items and CIE.
• Ensure accurate property accountability in the Army Warehouse Management System (or equivalent) and proper documentation of transactions (receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments).
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate CIIP workflow to meet mission-driven timelines; monitor throughput, takt time, and backlog to prevent delays.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and semi-annual inventories; lead reconciliation efforts and adjust records as needed.
• Verify item quality and condition upon receipt and issue; coordinate repairs, replacements, or disposition as required.
• Oversee stock rotation, storage layout, and space utilization; ensure proper labeling, lot/batch tracking, and traceability of clothing items.
• Enforce safety, security, and compliance with Army regulations (AR 710-1 and related property accountability policies; PPE and hazardous material handling if applicable).
• Provide on-the-job training and formal instruction on CIIP processes, property accountability, and customer service standards.
• Handle customer inquiries, issue clothing items to authorized personnel, and resolve discrepancies or shortages promptly.
• Generate and review standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and performance metrics; implement process improvements to reduce errors and increase efficiency.
• Prepare and present performance reports, inventory status, and incident reports to leadership.
• Coordinate with Logistics, Supply, QA, and maintenance sections to ensure seamless operations and support for readiness.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Direct supervision of CIIP warehouse personnel; assign tasks, monitor performance, conduct performance reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Mentor junior staff on CIIP procedures, safety, and customer service.

• Education: High school diploma or GED; post-secondary training in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse management preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years in Army supply/warehouse operations or equivalent civilian logistics environment; prior CIIP or clothing issue experience highly desirable.
• Certifications: Forklift/ warehouse equipment certification as required; Army Safety and Security training; property accountability certification preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Army clothing and equipment cataloging and standard issue procedures.
• Proficiency with property accountability systems (e.g., APBS/GCSS-Army) and basic IT literacy.
• Inventory management, cycle counting, and reconciliation skills.
• Leadership and supervisory capabilities; ability to train and develop staff.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service orientation and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic math, data entry, and reporting skills.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift, move, and handle clothing and equipment as needed; capable of prolonged standing, walking, and bending; compliance with Army fitness standards.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation and obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Moderate to heavy physical activity; occasional lifting up to 40–70 pounds; occasional shift-work to cover peak periods.
• Warehouse environment with standard safety requirements; exposure to varying temperatures; use of PPE as required.

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.