Sustainment Coordinator
Forterra · On-site · Clarksburg, MD · $30–$40 /hr
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About Forterra
At Forterra, we are unleashing autonomy at scale to transform the battlefield. Our mission is to build the foundational platforms that enable an intelligent ecosystem to coordinate, adapt, and execute with speed and precision even in the uncertainty and disruption of modern conflict. In an era marked by rapid technological change and evolving threats, we design for flexibility, survivability, and operational dominance.
Forterra delivers weapons, sensors, and battlefield effects through integrated autonomous networks reaching operational areas faster, safer, and without placing human lives at risk. Our systems operate with distributed control, dynamic routing, and real-time responsiveness, enabling sustained advantage across complex mission environments.
About the role
Forterra fields autonomous ground vehicle systems with customers who cannot afford downtime. The Sustainment Coordinator is the person who makes sure the right part is in the right place before anyone notices it is missing. This role owns day-to-day execution of spares - replenishment, shipping and recovery, inventory accuracy, and status reporting - and is the operational backbone of every new site stand-up for spares readiness.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership execution role. You will be the single point of truth for what spares we have, where they are, and whether a site is ready. You will work daily with Quality on returns and repairs, with Supply Chain on replenishment, with Field Service on what is breaking, and with program leadership on readiness calls.
You do not need to have done this job before. If you have run a stockroom, a warehouse aisle, or a military supply room and you are ready for the next step, we will teach you the systems, the paperwork, and the standards. What we are looking for in the right candidate is urgency, ownership, and the instinct to chase a discrepancy down instead of letting it sit. Your first months are structured and supported, with the expectation that you grow into owning the function and the career path that comes with i t.
What you'll do
S pares Inventory & Replenishment
- Own spares replenishment end to end: monitor stock levels against min/max thresholds, trigger reorders, and track purchase orders through receipt
- Maintain accurate sustainment inventory records in the ERP, including serial number traceability for configuration-controlled parts
- Assist with the inventory audit process - cycle counts, discrepancy research, root-cause analysis of variances, and corrective actions – for sustainment owner spare parts
- Work with Supply Chain and Engineering on lead times, obsolescence risk, and reorder point adjustments as fielded fleet size changes
Shipping, Recovery & Movement
- Coordinate outbound shipment of spares to sites and inbound recovery of parts, tooling, and unused stock
- Prepare shipping documentation and coordinate with Shipping & receiving team on following hazmat requirements and export con
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- Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
- Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
- A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
- A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
- Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. For more information about U.S. Security Clearances: click here .
Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in all personnel practices. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran and disability status, and criminal history, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Forterra is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
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