Logistics Specialist
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Job Location:
Peachtree Corners, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB TITLE:
Logistics Specialist
REPORTS TO:
Curriculum Director
POSITION:
Part-time
LOCATION:
Home Office / Peachtree Corners GA
OVERVIEW
The Promise vision is to fulfill the promise that God sets the lonely into families (Psalm 68:6). Promise mobilizes church communities in order to meet three goals: (1) Prevent children from coming into the foster care system. (2) Intervene when children enter the system. (3) Connect children and families when children are in need of a permanent home. The Promise model hinges on developing strong Family Advocacy Ministries (FAMs) in local churches to accomplish this work. The Promise staff works diligently to guide these FAMs to success and to give them the best resources available to maximize impact.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Logistics Specialist is responsible for managing and executing Creative Team logistical needs. These needs revolve around mailings for on-demand clinics and FAM Basics periodic logistics requests for events fulfilling store orders and material requests from members of the Promise Network across the country. This is a part-time position of up to 30 hours per month (5-7 hours/week) working on either Mondays/Thursdays or Tuesdays /Thursdays. They will report to the Curriculum Director and work closely with the VP of Creative Resources.
Mailings for Monthly Clinics
- Prepare welcome folders by printing all necessary documents for each type of online course.
- Assemble packets to be shipped to registrants of on-demand courses. Packets typically include training handbooks welcome folders and other small promotional items but contents may change from time-to-time.
- Review lists of registrants and ship packages bi-weekly so that items are received within the approved timeframe.
- Provide tracking information or status updates as requested.
- Monitor and report on inventory levels to advise when additional items need to be ordered.
Periodic Logistics Requests
- Process and fulfill orders for other materials from the Promise store twice a week.
- Assist with assembling and shipping materials for major events both local and remote.
- Provide tracking information or status updates as requested.
- Work with the Creative Team to ensure all stakeholders are receiving materials in a timely and efficient manner.
- Complete other duties as assigned to achieve organizational objectives.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Committed to following Jesus and mobilizing others to serve His Kingdom
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Dedicated to Promise686s Mission and Core Values with a clear sense of calling to this role in this organization
- Willingness to give and receive feedback and direction
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suite
- Able to respond rapidly to requests with clear and quick communication
- Must be available on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning to process last minute orders and complete the weekly shipping.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Promise inventory is stored in the Home Office located in Peachtree Corners. This position is not required to have regular office hours but rather to consistently monitor incoming requests and fulfill them before the deadline. As long as timing and fulfillment expectations are met this position can work with a great degree of autonomy.
- Consistent shipping of materials occurs weekly either Thursday late afternoon or Friday morning.
- Weekly hours will usually be between 5 and 7 hours.
- Valid drivers license and active up-to-date liability insurance.
The above description is not intended to be comprehensive but rather a focused list of priorities. This role like the non-profit ministry is relentless. Success provides the opportunity to not only build a career but also bring much-needed support and care to local children and families in crisis.
Promise686 is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located at 5300 Triangle Pkwy Suite 202 Peachtree Corners GA 30092.
Promise686 associates are at-will employees.
For consideration email your resume references and cover letter to:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Shipping & Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Data Entry
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- EDI
- Microsoft Outlook
- Warehouse Experience
- Office Experience
- Dispatching
- Microsoft Excel
- Logistics
About Company
We mobilize church communities to care for vulnerable children by equipping churches to support foster families and adoptive families. Learn more about how we serve children in foster care and orphans by training church communities to provide financial assistance, community support, a ... View more
