Humanitarian Aid Coordinator – Logistics

Overview

Buckner International

Location:

Humanitarian Aid Center.

Location:

Mesquite, TX - Onsite. Address: 5405 Shoe Dr, Mesquite, TX 75149.

Shift: 8 Hours – 8am-5pm.

Job Schedule:

Full-Time.

We are seeking a Humanitarian Aid Coordinator – Logistics to join our community. The Humanitarian Aid Coordinator – Logistics manages the shipping database and details of aid requests and outgoing humanitarian aid and product for both international and domestic programs; assists in preparation, loading and transportation of international and domestic shipments by land, sea or air, and provides overall warehouse assistance.

Assists in recruiting, coordinating, supervising, and engaging all individual and group volunteers in support of Buckner International programs and fundraising efforts.

Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

• Oversee the internal processing of all incoming humanitarian aid requests and ensure they are processed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with processing, pulling and finalizing shipments.
• Completion of government and international shipment paperwork.
• Arrangement of shipment through various methods to the intended destination.
• Work with shipment brokers and communicate effectively on shipment needs.
• Preparation of loads in the packing, securing of product for ease and safety of shipment.
• Maintain an effective record retention system for all humanitarian aid documentation. Provide reports to the Director of International Aid and other designated staff as requested.
• Prepare and manage detailed records regarding all Gift-in-Kinds including maintaining computerized inventory database.
• Manage shipment database application to ensure database is properly functioning.
• Accurately process and inventory all donations in a timely manner.
• Responsible for Fleet vehicle maintenance and documenting weekly vehicle inspection forms. Provide reports to the Director of International Aid and other designated staff as requested.
• Sort all inventoried donations into the proper storage racks.
• Document all in-kind donations following established procedures.
• Ensure humanitarian aid volunteer activities are consistent with Buckner core competencies and the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assist in the 27 & Oak Marketplace initiative to develop and maintain sound business practices to assist in providing opportunity for self-sufficiency to Buckner clients and programs.
• Assist in preparing for orientation meetings, special events and other projects related to volunteer activities as needed.
• Assist in organizing, implementation and direction of a comprehensive volunteer program that engages people through hands-on projects and continuing education of supported operational core programs at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid.
• Assist in the engagement, selection, training, education and occasional supervision of volunteers for the humanitarian aid effort.
• Assist with humanitarian aid volunteer engagement activities and preparations for the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid.
• Assist with preparation and management of records regarding all volunteerism and group activities benefiting the agency, including maintaining computerized volunteer/activity database.
• Assist with loading and unloading of donations from vehicles, containers and from donor’s homes and/or businesses.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of tours for on-site volunteers conducted at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid.
• Work weekends as needed to meet business needs.

• Requires in-depth understanding of a specialized area within a comprehensive field of knowledge normally acquired through the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required and a minimum of 2 years prior related experience in shipping, inventory, nonprofit or business.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s), Company owned and/or leased vehicles (truck and trailer, van, etc.) as needed to pick up donations including furniture, food, clothing, etc. or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be…