POSITION: Logistics Manager (Former Foster Youth Program - Hawthorne)
CLASSIFICATION: Full time – 40 hours, non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Programs
SALARY: $36-39 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE: Full time Tuesday-Saturday. Schedule depends on ASOH needs and may include weekends, evenings and some Mondays.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience is required. One to two years of management experience and two to three years of warehouse experience preferred. Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and sufficient auto insurance to comply with state laws. Will be expected to drive your own vehicle and ASOH owned box trucks as a part of the job. College education is preferred.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Your employment relationship is and is intended to be at will. This job description contains the entire agreement between you and A Sense of Home as to the duration of your employment and the circumstances under which your employment may be terminated. Nothing contained in this or any other materials generated by A Sense of Home or its employees, or any statement made by any employee of the organization, shall require the company to have “just” or “good cause” to terminate the employment relationship or to change the terms and conditions of your employment. Notwithstanding any disciplinary procedures or A Sense of Home rules or regulations, either you or A Sense of Home may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or prior notice. A Sense of Home can demote, transfer, suspend or otherwise discipline an employee in its sole and absolute discretion. Nothing in this job description, or any other personnel documents creates or is intended to create a promise or representation of continued or indefinite employment or employment for a specific term, in a specific position, or at a specific rate of pay, or to prohibit A Sense of Home from terminating you for any reason even if previously agreed that such a reason would not result in termination.
I also understand that A Sense of Home has the right to change the compensation, assignments, duties, responsibilities or geographical location of my job at any time, with or without cause

POSITION PURPOSE

ASOH is in a phase of growth with plans to expand both regionally and nationally. The Logistics Manager will be instrumental in enabling this growth with respect to current programs in Los Angeles. The Logistics Manager, directly reporting to the Director of Programs, will be responsible for oversight and implementation of loading and unloading furniture and home goods in the warehouse and at volunteer events, warehouse inventory and organization, transporting items to and from the warehouse, and in-kind donation process management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing all warehouse activities including receiving incoming furniture and home goods donations, managing warehouse inventory, warehouse organization, loading and unloading the truck at the warehouse and at volunteer events, building furniture, and advising on logistics for Home Creations. This role will also support with volunteer activities, driving the truck to transport, pick up, or drop off furniture and home goods, and ensuring safety both in the warehouse and at organization events. More specifically, the Logistics Manager will be responsible for:

Warehouse - Donated goods are stored in our warehouse and turned around quickly to recipients. As such, the Logistics Manager will manage the organization, and upkeep of items in the warehouse including, but not limited to the following tasks:

• Lift, move, sort, organize and store donated goods, including lifting and moving of heavy furniture and other items such as sofas, armchairs, dressers, etc.
• Manage and oversee warehouse upkeep needs, including light housekeeping, organization of supplies, trash removal, and regular inspections for safety.
• Document in-kind donations received as per established procedures
• Accepting and documenting deliveries
• Conduct regular inventory counts and ensure discrepancies are minimized, as well as holding monthly inventory meetings to problem solve discrepancies that occur
• Regularly monitor inventory levels and advise on low quantities, as well as submit the biweekly low inventory report
• Ensure tool and cleaning kits, and any other needed kits, are regularly re-stocked
• Prepare inventory for distribution at Home Creations and Warehouse Pickups
• Load and unload trucks with furniture for events
• Adhere to security procedures and protocols, complying with company policies, properly handling all materials, and advising management on needed actions
• Provide clear instructions and ensure warehouse volunteers understand job duties, while creating a stress-free, fun environment.
• Manage staff (Logistics Coordinator) and interns/volunteers
• Build Furniture
• Utilize and upkeep of equipment in the warehouse
• Responsible for tracking expenses and budgets related to warehouse operations.

Logistics - The Logistics Manager will be responsible for calling property managers once a recipient’s Home Creation has been scheduled and asking questions related to logistics such as set up location, where the truck can park, how to access the building, etc. They will also review any available before/outside videos and consult with the Intake Coordinator based on the recipients’ preferences if necessary and these details will then be included in the Home Creation Details Document.
Donated goods – A significant amount of home goods ASOH donates to recipients come from the individual donors. The Logistics Manager is responsible for all donated goods and will project the highest level of customer service and efficiency throughout the lifecycle of donations – ensuring that donated goods are accepted, transported, stored, coded and delivered in accordance to existing, and continually improving, procedures.
External Relations – The Logistics Manager attends Home Creations/events and support volunteers and donors with moving, building and setting up furniture and home goods, while implementing established procedures. The Logistics Manager will also engage with and build relationships with donors, specifically for in-kind donations.
Safety – The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring that safety is a top priority at the warehouse, in the truck, and at ASOH events. Responsible for weekly safety meetings, monthly facility inspections and addressing any safety concerns in a timely manner. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the company vehicles, including prior to use, monthly and 90 day inspections
Management- The Logistics Manager is responsible for the supervision of the Logistics Coordinator(s), and also managing interns/volunteers at offsite and onsite events.