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Through our distribution of school supplies, support for teachers, and investment in educational initiatives, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of teachers and students across the country. As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are seeking a talented, self-driven Logistics Associate to join our high-performing team.\nPosition Overview\nThe Logistics Associate supports the organization's supply chain and logistics operations by coordinating shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy, processing orders, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and products. This role works closely with vendors, donors, beneficiaries (schools), carriers, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders to maintain efficient operations and high service levels. The candidate will work within existing enterprise systems to assist with data management and reporting as it relates to logistics.\nThe ideal candidate will be a flexible and creative problem solver, who is comfortable working autonomously or as part of a team. They should also have a customer service mindset and work to provide the best possible experience to donors and beneficiaries while also communicating with our business partners to resolve issues.\nThe position offers a flexible work schedule and is a hybrid eligible role that depending on work levels and organizational needs could allow for a combination of days in the Little Canada office and working from home (after 30 days of employment).\nKey Responsibilities\nLogistics Support\nCoordinate transport of KINF National Programs from KINF’s warehouse to local schools, non-profits, and other destinations, as assigned.\n\nTrack inbound and outbound shipments to/from KINF warehouse, as assigned.\n\nEnsure correct and timely loading of trucks/movement, accurate order processing, timely deliveries, and customer satisfaction.\n\nPartner closely with Impact Partnership and Warehouse team to support incoming donor shipments of Gift-in-Kind donations.\n\nCommunicate the timing of shipments, both inbound and outbound, to internal and external constituents.\n\nResolve shipping issues that may occur between carriers and end-recipients of KINF products.\n\nCoordinate donations of inventory from donors to affiliates, as assigned.\n\nWorking with multiple shipping systems including a variety of Transport Management Systems as well as standalone shipping programs (FedEx Ship Manager, UPS Worldship)\n\nWork closely with our partners and warehouse team in order to make sure fulfillment is happening on a timely schedule.\n\nResolve issues with schools and shipping companies when errors occur, be the first point of contact to make sure that the recipients have the best experience possible\n\nManaging data input for shipping analytics and reporting from multiple platforms Sales force, Netsuite and TMS.\n\nMust walk and be able to oversee outgoing floor operations with an eye for detail and upholding standard operating procedures\n\nOther duties\nThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. 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