Logistics Coordinator Iii - Central Stores

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Logistics and Support Services at Iowa State University is seeking applications for a Logistics Coordinator III within the Central Stores operation. Central Stores serves as the main supply warehouse for Iowa State University. Items managed by Central Stores include maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies, janitorial supplies, paper supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and tools.

This position is responsible for sales and logistics for Central Stores. The successful candidate will have knowledge regarding building maintenance and repair supplies (i.e. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, janitorial) . Duties include sales, inventory control, stock put-away, order fulfillment, and customer service. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are a must. Other responsibilities include safely operating forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and university delivery vehicles. This person will work in a warehouse setting and perform occasional deliveries.

Hours: Regularly Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

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• Provides functional supervision to staff and students
• Assists management team regarding operational strategies
• Reviews and negotiates contracts with third-party logistics companies to ensure best pricing and service options
• Communicates with faculty and staff on a regular basis regarding product and service availability, orders, requests, and deadlines
• Maintains accurate and appropriate delivery inventory records across all categories, eliminating logistical errors
• Track outstanding purchase orders and deliveries
• Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation
• Receives, stores, and delivers goods and services
• Reconciles discrepancies
• Maintains and operates tracking inventory and work order management systems

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• Senior-level position applies advanced and specialized expertise and competencies

• Typically receives general supervision with high level guidance on the most complex assignments

• Completes assignments which are moderately difficult or difficult

• Resolves issues, including atypical issues, and makes recommendations

• May lead projects of limited scope

• Functions as “go to.” Responds to inquiries and requests from others inside and outside work area

• May act as a lead, assigning tasks and providing guidance to lower level workers

• May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team

• Provides guidance to students

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