Logistics Specialist

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 lives of others.

We’re looking to add a Logistics Specialist I. If you can envision joining a team where you will have the opportunity to provide mission driven results; then we are looking for you!

Here’s what you need to be successful in this role:

• Coachable - Open to constructive criticism, with a strong desire to implement and sustain feedback by others

• Customer service orientated - Understand the value of a relationship by building trust and relating to the customer to ensure the conversation progresses properly and on tract. Honest and have the integrity to do what’s right for our customers and for the business

• Functional and Technical - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

• Decision Quality - Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.

• Willing to support critical duties - Support responsibilities that must continue to be performed during crisis situations and contingency operations

What You’ll Get to Do!!

The Logistics Specialist I will support the 24 hour, 7 days a week operation by arranging and overseeing ground passenger transportation, to include travel performed via company-owned and leased vans and office-to-airport shuttles. The position will manage several daily transportation projects as well as transport passengers and employees between customer sites, field office, and the local airport. The Logistics Specialist manages vehicles transportation, oversees vehicle safety including regular preventative and corrective maintenance, and ensures drivers are authorized by law to operate vehicles. Orders supplies to maintain inventory levels. The Logistics Specialist will work with the Travel Analysts to schedule vehicle departures and arrivals, assign drivers, manage mileage, and fuel consumption and provide overall management of transportation projects.

Key functions you will perform!

• Adheres to organization policies and procedures including program Standard Operation Procedures.

• Drives passengers to and from client sites or airports.

• Responsible for logging and the reporting of all vehicle activities into software application.

• Drives and drops off vehicles scheduled for routine maintenance service (tire rotation, oil changes, etc.).

• Cleans vehicles, sanitizes interiors, and ensures they are fueled and ready for ground trips.

• Assigns vehicles based on the number of transport specialist and passengers traveling, installs and removes child booster seats based on age and height/weight, as required.

• Checks and records refrigerator temperature twice per day.

• Inventories passenger supplies for clothing, shoes, toiletries, orders and assembles individual hygiene packs.

• Orders passenger meals, snacks, and beverages.

• Enters all items provided to passengers into the tracking system.

• Prepares backpacks with essentials including tablet and mobile phone for trips.

• Maintains communication on the status of vehicles in route with all necessary parties affected.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need to have:

• Associates degree or a high school diploma.

• 0 - 1 year of experience in social work, corrections, or similar occupational field.

• Some experience with vehicle maintenance.

• Experience using tablets and smart phone technology.

• Ability to pass a Government Security Background Investigation, including a favorable credit check, no criminal record, and no prior drug use.

• Work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). Inventory and surveillance software experience preferred.

• Possess a valid and current driver’s license with good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to work a flexible work schedule including holidays, overnights, and weekends.

• Familiar with fleet management concepts, practices, and procedures.

• Highly motivated with exceptional time management skills to handle multiple priorities and follow through successfully.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to work independently and in a team setting.

• Able to maintain and safeguard sensitive and confidential information.

• Knowledge of tablet and smart phone technology.

• Ability to comprehend and speak (both) Spanish and English fluently.

Security Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance

• Favorable credit check

These requirements are thoroughly reviewed during the employment screening process. Acceptance for this opportunity is dependent upon meeting all qualification/selection criteria.

We Offer…

• Paid training, fun, talented and driven teammates

• Knowledgeable, encouraging, and present leadership

• A diverse and community-minded organization

• Career growth and learning opportunities for aspiring minds

• A competitive benefits package, and fosters a highly skilled, energized, and empowered workforce.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Recruiting Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

If you have what it takes, apply now!!