Inventory Logistics Associate

Animal Care Centers of NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid-time-off (PTO) package

Cigna medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and Pension

On-the-job training

Training and development

Job summary

A nonprofit animal shelter in New York City is seeking an Inventory Logistics Associate responsible for the coordination of donations and supplies across multiple locations. The role requires experience in logistics, a valid driver’s license, and physical abilities for handling inventory. ACC offers extensive benefits including medical insurance, 401K, and opportunities for loan forgiveness. Employees must manage a busy environment, often working directly with animals while maintaining organization and safety.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in logistics or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, log, and store all deliveries.
• Organize and maintain storage units for care centers.
• Distribute items to appropriate departments.

Skills

Logistics Coordination

Inventory Management

Physical Stamina

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Field-based work

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or relevant coursework

Job description

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

Summary

TheInventory LogisticsAssociateis responsible for the end-to-end coordination, transportation and distribution of donations, supplies and inventory across multiple animal care center locations. This role supports the Inventory Logistics and the Finance department by ensuring the timely receipt, tracking, organizing and distribution of a wide range of materials, including medical supplies, donated goods, and animal care essentials critical to organizational operations.

This position requires regular travel throughout the five boroughs of NYC, and occasional trips to New Jersey and Long Island to ensure all locations and programs remain properly stocked and operating efficiently. This role supports daily operations by receiving and distributing shipments, organizing and maintaining inventory, preventing shortages, reducing waste, and keeping storage areas clean, orderly, and compliant with organizational standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or relevant coursework preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in logistics, inventory operations, warehouse support, procurement, or a related field required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and comfort driving throughout NYC boroughs required.
• Ability to sit and drive responsibly for extended periods as required by travel between care centers and partner sites in the tri-state area.
• Comfortable working in field-based roles and ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks such as loading/unloading and organizing storage areas.

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

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Essential Job Functions

• Receive, inspect, unbox, log, and store all deliveries and donations promptly and accurately.
• Stock, organize, and maintain internal and external storage units for all care centers.
• Distribute items to appropriate departments and restock storage units and supply areas.
• Transport supplies, equipment, and miscellaneous items between care centers and headquarters.
• Coordinate timely pickups of donated items from external vendors and community partners.
• Ensure all transported materials are handled safely and in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Other Responsibilities

• Follow the weekly transport schedule for supplies pickup, transfer, and delivery for all care centers.
• Drop off outgoing shipments and returned items to FedEx, UPS, and other carriers as needed.
• Keep company vehicle clean, organized, and in safe working condition by coordinating necessary maintenance with the fleet supervisor.
• Collect and submit donation records, gift cards and vendor receipts to the Inventory Logistics Administrator.
• Fear Free certification within 30 days of hire.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable using computer systems for daily communication, documentation, and task management.

At ACC it\'s all hands-on deck. We work together as a team, which means you may be asked to help with tasks that involve working outside in all sorts of weather. As a busy animal shelter in one of the biggest cities in the world it can get noisy inside. Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and/or members of the public. Animal Care Centers houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance.

ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need. This includes compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet.

Reports to: Inventory Logistics Administrator

Overtime: This is a non-union position and is eligible for overtime.