Emory University

Logistician, Overseas Operations

Emory University

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Manage the life cycle from purchase to delivery at Overseas Offices, handling planning, sourcing, vendor coordination, transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery
  • Serve as subject matter expert for supply chain and ensure compliance with export/import regulations, sanctions, licensing, and dangerous goods handling where applicable
  • Analyze and develop supply chain processes and identify opportunities to streamline operations
  • Liaise with Programs and country offices to procure materials and ensure timely delivery at overseas offices
  • Pack and re-pack supplies and prepare shipments for temperature-sensitive, fragile, or hazardous materials
  • Lead import of lab samples and other items into the US, adhering to CDC, USDA, and FDA import requirements for biological materials
  • Report to the Supervisor, Contracts and Procurement and provide support to other Overseas Offices projects as needed
  • Travel may require Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
  • Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field, and two years of experience in the export of materials and supplies, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, database applications, and cloud-based applications and software
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop and twist
  • May require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record
  • Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) may be required due to travel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; French is a plus
  • Demonstrated experience in importing and exporting goods out of the United States
  • ASCM or SOLE certification preferred
  • Previous experience working internationally with NGOs, especially in low-resource or conflict-affected settings
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement and working knowledge of e-procurement software
  • Experience with cloud-based procurement, supply chain management and inventory management applications
  • Dangerous Goods Certification preferred
  • Experience coordinating temperature-controlled shipments and lab sample imports/exports
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
  • All non-exempt employees must reside within the state of Georgia