Logistics Coordinator

TheLogistics Coordinatorprovides logistical support services to Mercy Ships vessels and land-based programs to provided essential medical and general supplies in a timely manner.

This is a full time, onsite position located at our office in Lindale, Texas

How You’ll Contribute

• Liaises and communicates with Warehouse Supervisor, Logistics Manager, Procurement Coordinators, and designated personnel on each vessel and land-based teams.
• Stay up to date on internal company guidelines, international customs and hazardous goods regulations, and maintains relevant certifications.
• Coordinate outgoing air and ocean shipments ensuring compliance with all relevant shipping regulations (DOT, IATA, ICAO, IMDG, etc.) for hazardous materials.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly packaged, labeled, and documented for safe shipment. Maintain records of all hazardous materials.
• Select appropriate shipping methods for standard, cold chain, and hazmat shipments to optimize cost and delivery time while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Track shipments, update internal shipment tracker, and communicate all issues to Logistics Manager.
• Oversee Mail Room staff, functions, and duties in absence of Logistics Manager.
• Maintains alignment and upholds Mercy Ships Core Values, Code of Conduct, and follows the policies and procedures published on Compass.
• Follows the model of Jesus and aligns with our core values by Loving God; Loving and Serving Others; Being a Person of Integrity; and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do.

The Ideal Candidate

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office with willingness and ability to learn inventory management software system.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability.
• Follow the example of Jesus by Loving God; Loving and Serving Others; Being a Person of Integrity and a Person of Excellence in all you say and do.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or its equivalent required.
• Prior experience in warehouse environment is preferred.
• 2+ years of international shipping experience
• 1+ years of hazardous materials shipping and handling
• Or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Successful completed of Mercy Ships Entry Training will be required within the first year.
   

Certifications 

• Multi-Modal Hazmat Certification or ability to get it within 30 days of hire.