Logistics Officer, Distribution & Compliance

Medical Teams International • Tigard, OR

17h • $28 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Officer – Distribution and Compliance contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by coordinating with inbound and outbounds distribution of medical supplies at the Tigard Distribution Center (DC).This position works closely with other Distribution Center (DC) staff to ensure safe receipt, kitting, consolidation and loading of received medical supplies for national and international distribution. Medical Teams International Calling: Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world. Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility through background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes. This position is designated as Safety Sensitive under the Medical Teams International Drug Testing Policy and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug screening and all ongoing drug testing requirements outlined in the policy

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Required: 4-year degree or equivalent Supply Chain or Warehousing experience.
• Professional experience in a relevant field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• LICENSURE: Required: Valid driver license, with a clean driving record
• EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum 3 years’ warehouse experience, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ expediting and supply chain experience
• Experience in developing and delivering training materials
• Supervisory experience and ability to assess and assign tasks
• KNOWLEDGE: Expediting and supply chain knowledge including execution of bills of lading and shipping scheduling
• Knowledge of medical material handling, shipment preparation and expediting, operating in warehouse environments and inventory management
• SKILLS: Organizational skills including maintaining schedules and multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook email and calendaring.
• Intermediate skills with Internet, intranet, and Client Relations Management (CRM) software.
• ABILITIES: Commitment to Medical Teams International’s Calling Statement and Values.
• Detail oriented with an ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to successfully clear a driving record check as part of the pre-employment screening process.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, oversee, and follow through on tasks.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; flexible.
• Ability to operate well in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to motivate and enable others to succeed.
• Ability to pass a certification test for forklifts.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all constituents both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: 4-year degree or equivalent Supply Chain or Warehousing experience. Experience will be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Preferred: Forklift, Scissor Lift certificate
• Preferred: Experience in volunteer engagement, management, and training
• Inventory reconciliation experience
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations to maintain efficient and safe workflows in partnership with the MHP team.
• Lead, coordinate and manage international and domestic shipments, ensuring proper valuation, documentation, and compliance.
• Expedite goods in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve timely and accurate delivery.
• Manage inventory storage and maintain accurate records in IMS for audit purposes; Coordinate monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Contribute to, implement, and maintain, SOP’s and process maps for MHP work areas to clearly define procedures.
• Prepare and supervise loading and off-loading of medical health products for all shipments.
• Execute procure-to-pay processes for warehouse supplies and equipment to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing.
• Operate and manage warehouse fleet (box truck, van, forklift) and equipment safely.
• Liaise with Supply Chain, Volunteer Manager, and MSRO Program Manager to facilitate donor and partner shipments.
• Support MSRO Program Manager with hand-carry and biohazard disposal programs and Medical Surplus Recovery initiatives.
• Manage and maintain a portfolio of distribution partner organizations, including partner agreement reviews, end-user reporting and invoicing where relevant.
• Cross-train staff and volunteers for multiple warehouse and logistics functions; Support volunteer engagement and satisfaction
• Implement sharps and trash management protocols to ensure compliance with OSHA and safety protocols in conjunction with Facilities Manager and other MHP staff and volunteers
• Support Director, Logistics and Procurement and MHP team in delivering team, departmental and organizational tasks and contribute to organizational wide initiatives and task forces as required.
• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies.
• Utilize volunteers when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible work schedule options
• Life insurance & AD&D
• Generous vacation time (20 days), sick leave (10 days), and 12 paid holidays per year
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Plan
• For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level