Position Title:E-Commerce and Logistics Coordinator III
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Retail Experience; Management of a storefront, cashiering, stocking, marketing
E-commerce experience (e.g. online auction sites, website catalogs, order fulfillment)
Logistics experience; Organizing storage and warehouses, receiving product, inventory management
Experience using material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.)
Experience with photography and social media
Job Description:
Logistics and Support Services at Iowa State University is seeking an E-commerce and Logistics Coordinator to join the ISU Surplus operation. ISU Surplus handles the management of the university’s end-of-life assets through resale, repurposing, or recycling/disposal. In addition to operating a physical store, ISU Surplus sells items on online platforms, including Govdeals.com.
Key responsibilities for this role include receiving products arriving in the warehouse, preparing items for sale, stocking, cashiering, and managing inventory in backstock areas. The Coordinator will assist with online sales by creating listings, fulfilling orders, and managing inventory. This role involves identifying, researching, and evaluating items to determine if they should be resold, recycled, or disposed of in compliance with state guidelines. Other tasks include testing items for functionality, determining pricing, creating accurate online listing descriptions, taking and editing photos, and posting updates on social media. This position requires handling items with forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, and lifting/carrying as needed, as well as tracking university assets.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of both brick-and-mortar and online retail operations, strong computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and organizational abilities. Experience or interest in IT/electronics, vehicles, furniture, scientific equipment, and clothing is a plus. Strong customer service skills are essential for success in this role.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for anyone who enjoys the dynamic nature of retail, where no two days are alike! As the E-commerce and Logistics Coordinator, you’ll work with a constantly changing array of items, from university surplus to lost-and-found discoveries. You may research unusual items, work to determine their purpose and value, and connect with buyers across the globe. The variety of items you may handle is extensive: vehicles, clothing, office furniture, real estate, lab equipment, and specialized scientific items. Additionally, you will experience the excitement of auction sales and engage with a large customer base. This position offers a fantastic blend of hands-on retail and online sales, with increasing focus on expanding online sales channels, making it a rewarding role for those eager to take on new challenges and showcase Iowa State’s unique assets.
Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This position will be hired as a Logistics Coordinator III.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
– 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
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS806
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 12, 2024
Posting Close Date:November 24, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15887
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