Makwa Global is a Minnesota based company formed to offer government agencies a new approach to Tribal Enterprise capabilities. Makwa Global is a seasoned federal contractor which has a visionary approach and strategic attention to detail that our customers and employees can depend on. Makwa is hiring for a Global Logistics Specialist.

This position will assist the Global Logistics Manager (GLM) with coordinating overseas or domestic support services, logistics and facilities. Duties include:

• Assist with procuring training facilities, ranges or other venues, catering, air or ground transportation, lodging, interpreters and/or translators, passports/visas, etc. Specific requirements will be defined by each program.
• 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.

• 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.

Makwa Global and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.