Assistant Inventory and Logistics Coordinator

MPHI; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MPHI, a Michigan-based nonprofit public health institute, is seeking an Assistant Inventory and Logistics Coordinator for an in-person position in Lansing. The temporary role supports the BEPESoC within MDHHS by coordinating warehouse space, organizing deliveries, and shipments across Michigan.

Candidates should have a driver’s license, 2 years of related experience, and be prepared to operate a vehicle for moves; forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma.
• Requires 2 years of experience in the field.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Forklift certification is a plus or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor storage and distribution of goods.
• Receive and record new stock and move stock to shelves or trucks.
• Implement an inventory tracking system for optimized control.
• Document daily shipments to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Create and sustain a detailed inventory.
• Evaluate new inventory and ensure it is ready to ship.
• Coordinate with team members on current inventory.
• Represent MPHI and MDHHS in operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Time management

Multitasking

Thriving under pressure

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

Title: Assistant Inventory and Logistics Coordinator

$24.50 - $30.22 / Posted Thru: 10/1/2026

Location: In-Person - Lansing, Michigan

Temporary Position - Funding thru 09/30/2027

Purpose: To Support the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness, EMS and Systems of Care (BEPESoC) within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) by bringing expertise in inventory and logistics to assist in coordinating warehouse space, organize deliveries, and coordinator shipments to partners throughout the state of Michigan. The ideal candidate is comfortable using a provided truck to move trailers, has or is willing to obtain a forklift certification, and is knowledgeable of basic maintenance typically associated with a warehouse and trailers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizing and monitoring storage and distribution of goods.
• Responsible for receiving and recording new stock as it arrives and moving stock onto shelves or trucks as needed.
• Implement an inventory tracking system for optimized inventory control procedures.
• Document daily shipments and deliveries to ensure inventory is accurate.
• Create and sustain a detailed inventory.
• Evaluate new inventory and ensure it is ready to ship.
• Communicate and coordinate with team members on current inventory.
• Always represent the best interest of MPHI and MDHHS.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Must have a Valid Driver’s License*

Education: High School Diploma Required.

Experience: 2 year’s experience in the field.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Must have exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in team situation.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to multi task with minimal supervision.
• Able to work efficiently in high stress situations, such as that which may occur during a known or suspect public health emergency.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Typical warehouse environment. 75% - 100% of the workday is spent in the warehouse. May require ability to work more than the typical 8-hour workday when the MDHHS Community Health Emergency Coordination Center (CHECC) is activated including weekends and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No Assigned Responsibilities.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.

Required Communication

Contact Person/Group

Frequency

Purpose

Supervisor

Daily

Supervision

Internal Partners

As Needed

Collaboration

External Stakeholders

As Needed

Collaboration

For purposes of employment standards, this classification is “ Non-Exempt” from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.

MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify.