Logistics Officer, Distribution & Compliance

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 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.  

Other duties: 

• 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. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Code of Conduct and behavior expectations. 
• Utilize volunteers when appropriate 
• Other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS  

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.   Use in JD’s where technical training is not required to be qualified for the job. 

Preferred:   

• 4-year degree or equivalent Supply Chain or Warehousing experience. Experience will be substituted on a year-for-year basis   

LICENSURE:

Required:  

• Valid driver license, with a clean driving record 

Preferred:   

• Forklift, Scissor Lift certificate 

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 

Preferred: 

• Experience in volunteer engagement, management, and training  
• Inventory reconciliation experience 
• Experience operating a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES  

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 
• Ability to plan and delegate work assignments 
• Strong interpersonal skills 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS  

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent use of personal computers, databases, and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers. 
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer. 
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself. 
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder 
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc. 
• The employee must constantly lift (assisted and unassisted) and/or move up to 50 pounds 3-6 hours per day. 
• Constantly stand and walk on hard surfaces throughout the day. 
• Frequently positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately noisy. 
• The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions. 

BENEFITS

The following information outlines typical benefits available for US-based, regular employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.

• 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.

Salary Range: Please note that the typical hiring range is $27.80 to $28.85 hourly. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.

Salary : $28 - $29