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Position Title:Manager Logistics

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s 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 ISU’s 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 Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu 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

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .

If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.