Title: Logistics Specialist
Location: Nogales, AZ
Schedule: This position is mission critical and essential to the ongoing operations and requires a flexible schedule to support a 24/7/365-day operation.
About MVM, Inc.
Service, Support, Success are the pillars upon which MVM’s founders built the company, and they continue to serve as MVM’s core values. Along with our uncompromising insistence on integrity and ethical business practices, these values make us the service provider of choice for our customers and the employer of choice for our dedicated team members.
Working at MVM, Inc. takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.
If you can envision joining a team where you will have the opportunity to provide mission driven results; then we are looking for you!
The Logistics Specialist (LS) supports 24/7 operations and performs operational, logistical support, and administrative tasks required to support ground and air transportation.
The Logistics Specialist works in conjunction with field staff and site leadership, Command Center, corporate logistics department, and stakeholders to coordinate the safe transport of minors and/or families and staff. He/she manages daily operations for inventory, supplies, distribution, facilities, and transportation for the site assigned. The Logistics Specialist conducts vehicle safety, including regular preventative and corrective vehicle maintenance, and ensures drivers are authorized to operate vehicles.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates the documentation, personal property and special accommodations required for transportation of all minors and ensures all paperwork is provided for proper transport for reunification or transfer to shelter.
Inventories, orders, and delivers meals, supplies, electronics, and/or clothing; prepares backpacks with essentials including tablet and mobile phone for trips.
Assists in charter flights/buses preparations, to include reviewing documentation, inspecting bathrooms for cleanliness to ensure high standard of quality, and driving to flightline.
Updates information in the company’s database systems (e.g., Canvas, Verizon Connect, Pantry, fleet system, etc.) and prepares transportation, equipment, inventory, and meal reports as well as Ad Hoc reports as required.
Assists in tracking, and monitoring logistics specific training (e.g., DOT, inventory, fleet, facilities, etc.) and assists with logistics projects as needed.
Monitors and reports DOT compliance, camera surveillance and GPS tracking, driver IDs (e.g., key fobs), and Hours of Service information for compliance purposes and elevates concerns to supervisor and Site Manager.
Follows company quality control and inspection plans and executes the company’s Fleet Management program, including Preventive Maintenance (PM), mileage tracking, registration, tolls, inspections, logs, etc., as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Qualifications:
Have at least two years of documented experience in a field related to security, law, social work, detention, corrections, or similar occupational area; certification, licensure, and credentials applicable to the professional accreditation of the position (a minimum of four years of experience is required when a high school diploma with two or more years of relevant experience is substituted for an associate degree).
Two or more years’ experience in business, logistics, transportation, supply chain or a related field.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance (e.g., PM, inspections, safety checks, etc.,) as well as warehouse and inventory procedures (e.g., FIFO concept).
Ability to pass a Government Security Background Investigation, including a favorable credit check, no criminal record, and no prior drug use.
May be required to pass or present specific requirements depending on the program (e.g., DOT exam, vaccinations, CPR, flu shot).
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
Consider the position at hand (i.e., lifting, pushing, and pulling will not be very necessary). Percentages should be modified to reflect the necessity for each position.
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have the mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees.
Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time, must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Fine Motor Skills/Dexterity: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time.
Sitting: Sitting for prolonged and extended periods of time
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may revise duties as necessary without updating this job description.
