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The Stock Clerk Lead oversees the Clothing Initial Issue Point (CIIP) turn-in operations, ensuring accurate intake, inspection, storage, and documentation of returned clothing and related gear. This role leads a small team, maintains high accuracy in receipts and returns processing, and supports supply chain workflows to prevent delays in issue and issue-withdrawal cycles. The ideal candidate combines practical warehousing experience with strong leadership, attention to detail, and adherence to security and safety standards.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and supervise the CIIP Turn-In Team in daily operations, including assignment of tasks, workload planning, and performance coaching.

+ Manage the receipt, inspection, documentation, and disposition of all returned clothing and related items from the field or units in accordance with established policies and procedures.

+ Ensure accurate turn-in processing in the property management system (PMS) or equivalent inventory system, including:

+ Verifying item serials, sizes, quantities, and condition codes.

+ Recording discrepancies, shortages, or damages and initiating follow-up actions.

+ Generating turn-in receipts and updating asset records.

+ Inspect returned items for cleanliness, damage, and regulatory compliance; coordinate repairs, cleaning, or write-offs as required.

+ Conduct visual and/or physical quality checks to confirm serviceability and set aside unserviceable items for repair, recycle, or disposal per guidelines.

+ Maintain organized, secure, and clean CIIP storage and work areas; implement and enforce 5S and safety standards.

+ Monitor inventory levels of clothing items and accessories; support replenishment and stock rotation to minimize losses and obsolescence.

+ Reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly CIIP turn-in metrics; prepare reports for CIIP supervisor and other stakeholders.

+ Ensure proper labeling, barcoding, and chain-of-custody documentation for all returned items.

+ Provide training, guidance, and on-the-job coaching to junior stock clerks and temporary staff.

+ Support periodic audits, inspections, and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

+ Collaborate with other CIIP sections (e.g., CIIP procurement, issue, and storage) to synchronize turnover and prevent workflow bottlenecks.

+ Maintain compliance with security policies, inventory controls, and safety requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and incident reporting.

+ Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize turn-in throughput, accuracy, and loss prevention.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma or equivalent; relevant vocational training or warehouse/inventory experience preferred.

+ 2+ years of warehouse, stock handling, or inventory control experience; leadership or supervisory exposure is a plus.

+ Strong attention to detail and data accuracy; ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

+ Proficient in inventory management systems, barcode scanners, and basic MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to learn new software quickly.

+ Basic math and counting skills; ability to perform measurements and calculations as needed.

+ Effective communication skills (written and verbal) for reporting, coaching, and coordinating with other teams.

+ Physical capability to perform lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods; ability to operate material handling equipment if applicable.

+ Knowledge of clothing and equipment like a lifecycle, sizing, and condition assessment is advantageous.

+ Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

+ 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.

Job ID

2025-19372

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).