About this role
Summary
In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan’s core purpose and core values, the Packaging Coordinator prepares, inventories, and ships a variety of material for educational programs, marketing events, and outreach to Gift of Life partners.
Duties & Responsibilities
The following job duties and responsibilities are stated in broad terms and not intended to be inclusive. Those in bold are essential duties of the position:
- Prepare and process organization wide merchandise orders.
- Ensure that all outgoing shipments of orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assemble and stock various educational and promotional packets.
- Assist in merchandise ordering and campaign planning in coordination with the Marketing Department
- Enter data into computer database, such as the volunteer database forms and the inventory system, ensuring that all data entry is accurate and complete.
- Prepare merchandise inventory reports.
- Maintain Merchandise Ordering System (MOS).
- Implement logistics techniques to improve merchandising systems and processes.
- Clean and organize the merchandise and materials storage areas.
- Assist in tracking supplies and other tasks, as assigned.
- Assist other departments with projects, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
- Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)
- Written and verbal fluency in English.
- Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently on daily activities.
- Use standard office equipment.
- Ability to manage task or project assignments and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Organizational Culture Expectations
- Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
- Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
- Support an inclusive work environment.
- Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Actively seek improvements.
- Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
- Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.