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Manager, University Support Services

Ypsilanti, MIOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Logistics Services
  • Shipping/Receiving
  • Mail Services
  • Move Requests
  • Inventory Operations
  • Purchasing Department software
  • ERP systems
  • Surplus Property Inventory
  • Warehousing functions
  • Supervisory experience

Role summary

The Manager, University Support Services will administer and supervise the University's Logistics Services, including Shipping/Receiving, Mail Services, Move Requests, and Inventory Operations. This role involves developing processes, managing central receiving activities within purchasing software, and overseeing daily and monthly reporting for various operational areas. The manager will also collaborate with Fleet Management and Physical Plant on vehicle maintenance and move requests, respond to staff inquiries, provide excellent customer service, and supervise, train, and evaluate staff. A Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience, along with three years of directly-related logistics experience (including two years of supervisory experience) and knowledge of ERP systems, is required.

Title: Manager, University Support Services

Employee Classification: PT

Pay Grade: PT 07

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: Purchasing

Department: Business and Finance

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Administer and supervise EMU's Logistics Services that include: Shipping/Receiving and Mail Services, Move Requests, and Inventory Operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Administer and supervise University's Logistic Services.
  • Administer and manage central receiving activities within Purchasing Department software system(s).
  • Develop best-in-class processes for Mail Services, Inventory, and Shipping/Receiving activities.
  • Responsible for daily and monthly reporting for mail service, central receiving, and surplus inventory levels.
  • Maintain and support central store vehicles in collaboration with Fleet Management.
  • Schedule and oversee move requests from university departments, in collaboration with the Physical Plant as necessary.
  • Respond to inquiries from University staff regarding policies and procedures of all areas of responsibility.
  • Provide excellent customer service to the University community for all areas of
    responsibility.
  • Interview, train, and evaluate directly supervised staff, including student staff.
  • Other activities as assigned by Director, Purchasing and Procurement.

Minimum Qualifications:

The completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience is required in order to manage and perform these supervisory and operational duties.

Three years (3) of directly-related logistics experience providing a working knowledge of shipping, receiving, mail services, surplus property inventory, other warehousing functions, and ERP systems, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience, are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Special Instructions:

N/A

Appointment Percentage:

100%

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