Distribution Manager

EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS  

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s degree in business or operations or combination of education and experience   

LICENSES 

• Valid driver’s license 

EXPERIENCE 

Required:  

• 6-8 years’ logistics and/or operations management experience, including 3+ years of leadership and volunteer management  
• Five (5) experience of working in the medical / health sector 
• 3+ years’ experience of managing warehouse operations  

Preferred:  

• Experience or knowledge of international or local distribution is preferred. 
• Knowledge of Medical Health Product donations and procurement  
• Change Management and process improvement experience  

KNOLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

KNOWLEDGE: 

• In-depth knowledge of health systems and associated supply chains within the United States.  
• In-depth knowledge of medical health products and application in public health contexts.  
• Knowledge of supply chain operations including warehousing and inventory management. 
• Knowledge of not-for-profit partners and donors with medical donation sector  
• Knowledge of public health protocols and best practice related to volunteer management. 

SKILLS: 

• Very skilled at effectively leading and managing teams in a rapidly changing dynamic environment. 
• Very skilled at verbal and written communication  
• Skilled at managing projects to satisfactory completion. 
• Skilled at assessing and developing process improvement and changing management initiatives. 
• Skilled at managing and organizing volunteer operations 
• Moderately skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint applications Excel  
• Skilled at the operation and user development of Inventory Management systems and Client Record Management systems.  
• Skilled at producing accurate, detailed orientated work outputs and reports. 

ABILITIES: 

• Able to lead, manage, envision, and motivate team members.  
• Ability to work cooperatively in a rapidly changing team environment. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with others. 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multi tasks. 
• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision. 
• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values. 
• The ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public in a positive and professional manner. 
• Ability to work proactively in an organized manner.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

Physical REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent use of a computer, databases and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printers. 
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer. 
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself. 
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus 
• Frequent physical movement within the distribution center required to oversee the warehouse operations. 
• Regular handling of inventory, boxes and warehouse equipment 
• Occasionally operating warehouse handling equipment including vehicles and lifting equipment 
• Frequently ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder 
• Frequently move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Frequently position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. 

Benefits:

The following information outlines typical benefits available for U.S. based fixed-term employees, working 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.  

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Flexible work schedule options 
• Life insurance & AD&D 
• Generous vacation time, sick leave, and up to 12 paid holidays per year 
• 401k retirement plan 
• Employee Assistance Plan 

For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here. 

Salary Range: Please note that the typical hiring range is $82,000 - $85000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.