Who We Are
Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since the inception of this dream by founders Don and Deyon Stephens in 1978, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries without regard for race, gender, or religion.
Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery that takes place onboard one of our Mercy Ships, there are dozens of men and women being used of the Lord to prepare the way through their vocational gifts and talents!
The Logistics Coordinator provides 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.
Pour your God-given talents into a mission with eternal return on investment -- join the Mercy Ships Crew, today! This is a paid position. To explore our many Mercy Ships volunteer opportunities, please visit us at: https://www.mercyships.org/get-involved/volunteer/
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 2 years of international shipping experience
- At least 1 year of hazardous materials shipping and handling experience
- Multi-Modal Hazmat Certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire
- Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training within the first year
- Prior warehouse experience
- Basic Microsoft Office knowledge and willingness to learn inventory management software
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and with accountability
- Support for Mercy Ships' mission, vision, and core values
What We Do
Mercy Ships is a Christian humanitarian nonprofit that operates hospital ships to deliver life-changing surgical care to children and adults in countries where access to safe surgery is limited. Its volunteer medical professionals also train local healthcare workers and help strengthen healthcare infrastructure, equipment, and facilities, aiming to leave host communities better equipped to provide quality care after the ships depart.
