Job Description

Position Title:

Manager Logistics

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience resolving inventory discrepancies and/or transportation related issues.


Demonstrated knowledge of asset management, including previous experience with managing multiple inventories and inventory cycles


Experience writing standard policy, procedures and training documents.


Experience utilizing TMA or similar software.


Experience creating financial reports


Experience managing complex, large-scale projects


Experience within logistics and/or supply chain operations

Job Description:

Summary
Supervises daily operations of logistics and support services for the Department of Residence, including facilities and personnel. Manages warehouse and stockroom operations, Service Center operations, daily operations of purchasing and logistics of goods and services to support DoR Facility Operations. Buyer for the Department of Residence and serves as Department liaison with the ISU Purchasing Department.

The successful candidate must also have excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of priorities simultaneously. Candidate must have extensive computer skills in Microsoft Office and industry-specific software, such as, tracking, point of sale, warehouse management and work order management systems. This position also has extensive contact with customers and third-party logistics companies and collaborates with peers at other institutions, government agencies and industry colleagues. The successful candidate will possess the ability to communicate, both written and verbally, with sensitivity, accuracy, and clarity, as well as the ability to foster excellent interpersonal relationships with diverse groups and individuals, both internal and external to the university; resolve complaints; and seek solutions to unique situations and customer requests.

Example of Duties
Manages all third-party logistics regarding inbound and outbound daily deliveries to and from university.
Oversees the Central Receiving electronic tracking system.
Develops inventory strategies that optimize inventory levels and the investment in inventories.
Oversees the receipt and management of inventory items.
Works with vendors on developing contracts, prioritizing inventories, and testing and evaluating products.
Reviews methods and advise management regarding marketing and promotion of products.
Establishes, updates and reviews policies and procedures used by the department in order to assure compliance with university policies and State and Federal laws.
Responds to complaints and grievances from faculty, staff, students, and the public concerning various facets of department activities.
Serves as a resource person and/or recommends solutions to specific problems for administrators and university offices or departments.
Acts as liaison for the department with various units, committees or task forces.
Evaluates the effectiveness of specific functional operations, recommends organizational changes and determines equipment needs in order to achieve departmental goals.
Represents the department in the absence of leadership.
Interviews, hires, supervises, and evaluates staff, initiates disciplinary process, and resolves employee complaints and grievances.

Level Guidelines
Aware of key annual objectives of department or work unit
Understands linkage between daily activities and achievement of annual objectives of department/work unit and explains to direct reports
Focus on ISUs mission and meeting department or work unit goals
Supervises a small department or work team
Often is a working supervisor with direct, previous experience performing work of those supervised
Has full management responsibility for direct reports, specifically the authority to hire, fire, and counsel; may share part of responsibility with higher level management
Requests approval for financial actions beyond a limited scope per policy

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

November 19, 2024

Posting Close Date:

December 1, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R15883

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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Job Tags

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