Logistics Specialist, Transportation Operations

What do we believe?

Demonstrating Biblical IntegrityAt Samaritans Purse, the Gospel is at the center of all we do. We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: Statement of Faith.

What is the opportunity?

• Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him.
• Act as the main point of contact and coordinate all air and ocean shipments for the Project department to the field offices (US/IHQ outbound).
• Request quotes for and coordinate inbound and outbound International and some domestic transportation moves for International Disaster Response and Emergency Medical Response shipments.
• Identify, label, and complete the Haz Mat/Dangerous Goods Declarations document and serve as the main point of contact to coordinate the transportation of hazardous material shipments.
• Provide international transportation support for the Information and Communications Technology group.
• Maintain and distribute as required the weekly shipment log and the tracking shipment log.
• All other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

• Serve with Excellence
• As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; and three (3) to five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires training and certification in hazardous material shipping.
• Knowledge of FDA, EPA, USCBP, regulations related to Import and Export
• Proficiency in MS-Excel and MS Access required
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies preferred, not required

What are the benefits?

• Walk in Bold Faith
• Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days
• 10 sick days