Logistics Inventory Manager Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Logistics Inventory Manager Global Support and Development Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time From $120,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Forklift Certification French Spanish Management OSHA Inventory management Financial report writing Logistics Certified Supply Chain Professional Project management Bachelor’s degree Accounting Organizational skills Computer skills Senior level Certified Project Manager Communication skills Full Job Description •Unable to provide sponsorship at this time. Only considering persons eligible to work in the United States. Global Support and Development is seeking to hire a Training and Development Specialist within our Training and Development Team. The position is full-time and located at HQ in Charlotte, N.C. As the heartbeat of GSD’s operational readiness, the Logistics Inventory Manager leads the charge in ensuring our warehousing operations are agile, precise, and ready to support rapid disaster response. From overseeing inventory across multiple hubs to maximizing storage aboard our state-of-the-art Humanitarian Vessel, this role ensures critical supplies and equipment are always accounted for and deployment-ready. With a sharp focus on accuracy and responsiveness, the Inventory Manager keeps GSD’s mission in constant motion- delivering vital resources exactly where and when they’re needed most. Reporting directly to the Director of Logistics, the Inventory Manager works closely with the Supply, Maritime Logistics, and Transportation Managers to synchronize efforts across all logistics functions. This collaborative leadership ensures that inventory operations are not only efficient, but also strategically aligned with broader organizational goals. By integrating planning, coordination, and execution, the Inventory Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening GSD’s operational readiness and delivering measurable impact in the field. GSD offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Up to 25 days of accrued vacation Up to 80 hours of annual sick leave Up to 80 hours of Military Pay and 30 Days Differential Medical, Dental and Vision (GSD covers monthly premium) Group Life and AD&D Coverage (GSD covers monthly premium) Retirement (Pre and Post Tax Options) and a Company Match Matches on Qualified 529 Plans Up to 14 Paid Holidays Want to know more? Read below for additional responsibilities and qualifications. Develop, implement, and execute plans, processes, and projects in support of departmental strategy, maximizing efficient use of resources and ensuring shared vision; Manage and facilitate access to resources for response and operational needs in accordance with organizational protocols, ensuring efficient, compliant, and accountable usage; Manage and coach all warehousing and inventory responsible stakeholders; Support critical decision-making processes, to include identifying issues and driving problem-solving, especially in resource-constrained and time-sensitive contexts; Maintain contracts and good working relationships with Third Party Logistics (3PL) service providers, supply partners, and landlords to ensure that GSD has alternate warehousing and sourcing options for material required within our Areas of Response (AOR); Establish robust systems and processes for precise inventory tracking and valuation, providing accurate reporting for operational and financial purposes; Optimize warehouse layouts and storage solutions to maximize space utilization; Coordinate inventory management across regions, and MV DAWN, to ensure balanced stock levels; Manage warehouses and inventory in the United States, Caribbean, and Central American locations to ensure consistent standards and practices; Improve and maintain GSD inventory management as well as maintain assets and goods in possession ; Impact the department’s operational efficiency and readiness, ensuring timely and effective response capabilities; Assist the Transport Team in building, staging, and loading shipments to ensure timely dispatch and field readiness; Support budgetary planning, control and analysis for the Logistics Team; Prompt and action GSD’s core values of accountability, humility and integrity in all work we conduct; Promote good stewardship of financial and other resources to achieve maximum benefit to those impacted by disaster or at risk of impact; and Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience:

Five (5) or more years of relevant management experience in logistics, preferably in the humanitarian sector; and Three (3) or more years experience operating in Inventory Management, preferably in an international context.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in business, supply chain, or a related field preferred; or Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Professional Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or related Supply Chain certification is desired; Forklift certification is required; and Certification in project management is desired.

Knowledge/Skills:

Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to produce quality results within challenging timeframes and ongoing change; Program oversight and management, development of programmatic policy, procedure, and guidelines; Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously under pressure; Confident and effective written and verbal communication, to include presentation ability; Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of stakeholders to build relationships; Knowledge of safety regulations and OSHA procedures; Ability and motivation to learn industry specific skills; Successful implementation of business management principles, organization structure, workflow, and operating procedures; Knowledge of inventory accounting principles to ensure accurate financial reporting of stock levels, valuation, and cost allocation; Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly; Strong organizational skills and the ability to rapidly shift tasks; Experience working and/or traveling domestically and internationally; and Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

At this time, GSD is not offering sponsorship and is only accepting applications from persons eligible to work in the United States; Routine domestic and international travel up to 40% is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

GSD prioritizes the safety, security, and well-being of all of our staff members. All employees are expected to follow strict safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required and adherence to safety regulations (maritime, and other), to mitigate risks. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and North Carolina state law, GSD will provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship or a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the individual or others. These working conditions and physical demands are described to provide a clear understanding of the nature of the role, including the essential deployment responsibilities that may be necessary, to ensure that potential candidates are well-prepared for the challenging and demanding nature of the duties and realities of disaster response work. GSD is not able to reasonably predict when or whether it will become necessary to deploy an employee in this position for disaster response work. Such decisions are made as circumstances arise to meet organizational needs, and employees in this role are therefore expected to be able to fulfill disaster response work responsibilities. Working Conditions During Non-Deployment Periods Work is performed in an office setting and is generally sedentary, but may involve movement (e.g., walking, standing or otherwise being mobile throughout the office) for brief periods of time; Ability to use hands, reach, and independently lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects; Ability to bend and stoop; Ability to sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time; Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity to operate computer and other office equipment; Ability to communicate effectively with others. Working Conditions During Deployment Periods (Including Rapid Response) May be regularly exposed to and required to work in varying outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, heavy rainfall, and other extreme weather events; May be required to engage in irregular travel and / or work schedules, which may include extended hours exceeding 8 or 12 hours in a day for prolonged periods outside of the control of the individual; While wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) which is required and provided by

GSD:

Work may be conducted near moving mechanical parts, which could include exposure to loud noises; Work may be conducted near and include potential exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; or Work may be conducted in areas that include exposure to the risk of electrical shock or vibration. Ability to obtain necessary travel documents and fulfill any other travel requirements (including an active passport, visa requirements, vaccinations, etc.); This role may include deployments to support natural disaster response efforts within hazardous, dynamic, and unstable environments (economically/environmentally) in pre- and post- disaster scenarios, which could include, among other conditions: lack of access to medical care, exposure to critical incidents (including severe injury, death, traumatic encounters, and/or mental strain), and uncommon sleeping arrangements (i.e. not in a hotel, could include close living quarters and cohabitation); GSD’s nutritional environment contains milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat products. Ability to make dietary accommodations may be limited. Potential exposure to food borne allergens; and Employees may be required for this role to work upon our Humanitarian Vessel for up to 30 consecutive days. The vessel’s working environment entails performing in conditions inherent to vessel travel, including but not limited to: steep and narrow stairs and living spaces, close quarters including cohabitation, sharp surfaces, metal gangways and ladders, heavy doors, European-type plugs and wiring (220-240v, 60Hz) which cannot support all American appliances, in addition to bright and flashing lights, loud noises, nuts and shellfish exposure, poor weather, movements which can trigger motion sickness, and / or limited access to hospital / definitive care. This setting involves various sea conditions, including but not limited to rough seas, adverse weather, and potential for sea sickness. Physical Demands During Non-Deployment Periods Ability to perform work indoors in an office environment; Ability to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands; Ability to travel to attend meetings, industry or professional association conferences and stay overnight as required. Physical Demands During Deployment Periods Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for up to 50% of the time; Ability to regularly engage in manual dexterity; [

FOR VESSEL

] Essential physical requirements (depending on job description requirements) may also include climbing, balancing, reaching or stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; Ability to frequently move lift, push, pull, carry items weighing up to 20 pounds for various needs; Ability to observe details at a close range (within a few feet of the observer), and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand (must also be able to exchange accurate information in these situations); Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Other duties and tasks may be assigned to this job at GSD’s discretion.

Work Authorization Requirements:

GSD participates in E-verify, an internet-based system that allows employers to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. Our participation in E-Verify is in compliance with federal law and is limited to the use of E-Verify for employment eligibility verification only. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. This job description is a summary rather than a detailed list of the duties performed. The essential functions, knowledge, skills, and working conditions may change along with business needs. This job description does not constitute a contract between employer and employee as employment is at will. Global Support and Development provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential functions their job requires. GSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and embraces all candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), nation of origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military/veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. GSD promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all candidate selections.