Global Logistics Specialist

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❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

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Makwa Global, LLC

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51 - 200 employees

Makwa Global is a Tribal Enterprise (TE) owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, a business savvy Tribe nestled on Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. The Mille Lacs Band of has over 30 businesses worldwide, 5000 employees, serving industries for over 35 years. Makwa Global was formed to represent the Tribe, offering a new approach to Tribal Enterprise capabilities for governments and corporate partners.

📋 Description

• Assist with procuring training facilities, ranges or other venues, catering, air or ground transportation, lodging, interpreters and/or translators, passports/visas, etc. • Support Global Logistics Manager (GLM) with entry and monitoring of vendors in the Makwa Global GAN Compliance Management System. • Coordinate, on behalf of the GLM, with Government Counterpart on support/ logistics requirements and issues. • Coordinate actively with 3rd party vendors or in-country service providers including vendors, venue management, training center management, and Post/Host Country Representatives to ensure that efforts are fully supported. • Maintain accurate records of all correspondence from Governmental program representatives and 3rd Party Vendors to report on support/logistics requirements. • Be available during normal duty hours and accommodate surge/emergency requirements to meet with U.S. Government personnel to discuss problem areas, in support of the GLM. • Be available to travel with the GLM to oversee, troubleshoot, or assess the quality of in-country delivery support/logistics arrangements, All other duties deemed necessary by Makwa Leadership.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong Microsoft Suite tech skills (Excel, Office, proprietary databases). • Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of contacts, vendors, and departments required (internal and external customers). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for quoting, vendor management, and customer interaction. • At least 3 years of experience in a Logistics role. • Knowledge of export and import regulations and procedures. • Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage issues and escalations efficiently. • Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy.