Logistics Specialist bei Direct Relief

Summary: 

The primary purpose of this role is to manage the safe and efficient delivery of medical material aid donations to a global network. This individual is responsible for oversight of the logistics process for all standard domestic, international and cold chain shipments, including following general importation guidelines, consideration of freight options, and maintaining standard operating procedures for regulatory compliance. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, maintaining temperature controlled environments, and optimizing logistics processes to ensure product integrity. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the movement of material aid including selecting transportation methods, scheduling shipments and tracking deliveries
• Serve as the backup for the Logistics Manager

• Create shipping documentation to facilitate the importation process
• Understand and document customs and logistics processes
• Solicit freight carriers for competitive rates
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency

• Arrange transport for international shipments by air and ocean 
• Adhere to temperature requirements for product transport and storage
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and carriers
• Responsible for ground freight coordination and packing optimization, both inbound and outbound
• Properly declare and label dangerous goods
• Maintain accurate records of shipments and other logistics data in order to generate reports and track performance
• Ensure compliance with and accuracy of shipping schedule
• Provide quarterly transportation analysis reports
• Compliance recordkeeping 
• Submit transportation invoices to accounting for payment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Bachelor’s degree or 2-5 years equivalent work experience
• Experience in logistics and supply chain required
• SAP or similar ERP system preferred
• Working knowledge of CRM systems
• Proficient in Excel
• Bilingual preferred
• Multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Detail oriented with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving and analytical abilities