Merchandise Assistant

Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Packaging Coordinator prepares, inventories, and ships a variety of material for educational programs, marketing events, and outreach to Gift of Life partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive.  Those in bold are essential duties of the position:

• Prepare and process organization wide merchandise orders.
• Ensure that all outgoing shipments of orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assemble and stock various educational and promotional packets.
• Assist in merchandise ordering and campaign planning in coordination with the Marketing Department
• Enter data into computer database, such as the volunteer database forms and the inventory system, ensuring that all data entry is accurate and complete.
• Prepare merchandise inventory reports.
• Maintain Merchandise Ordering System (MOS).
• Implement logistics techniques to improve merchandising systems and processes.
• Clean and organize the merchandise and materials storage areas. 
• Assist in tracking supplies and other tasks, as assigned.
• Assist other departments with projects, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently on daily activities. 
• Use standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage task or project assignments and meet deadlines.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
• Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
• Support an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Actively seek improvements.
• Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.