Merchandise Assistant

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.

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.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.

• 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.

• 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.