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Position Title:Logistics Coordinator III

Job Group:Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience

Special Required QualificationsValid U.S. Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:Logistics experience; including receiving, transportation, dispatch, storeroom and warehousing

Experience with package tracking and work order management software

Experience with managing schedules (i.e. delivery & job-site schedules)

Prior experience offering functional guidance or oversight to a team

Forklift certified

Job Description:

Keep materials, freight, and information moving efficiently across campus at Iowa State University as a Logistics Coordinator III in Central Receiving.

Join the team that powers the final step of every delivery on campus, managing last-mile freight activity—from verifying deliveries and unloading trucks to scheduling campus routes and coordinating large equipment and furniture moves. You’ll also support outbound freight services, provide strong customer service, and guide student staff in daily operations.

This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable operating box trucks, delivery vans, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment. If you enjoy improving processes, organizing systems, and keeping daily operations running smoothly, this position offers that balance.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do

+ Verify inbound deliveries, unload trucks, and plan daily last-mile delivery routes

+ Coordinate bulk equipment and furniture relocations, seasonal moves, and outbound freight needs

+ Support Central Stores activity through restocking, order fulfillment, product layout, and general showroom upkeep

+ Use inventory, point-of-sale, and delivery-tracking systems to process orders and maintain accurate records

+ Communicate with departments and vendors regarding orders, product availability, deadlines, and updates

+ Perform receiving, warehouse operations, and material-handling tasks, including forklift and pallet-jack use

+ Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits, identify discrepancies, and recommend adjustments

+ Provide functional direction to student employees and assist with daily workflow

What You’ll Get

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on your first day (with timely enrollment)

+ Competitive retirement options with strong university contributions

+ Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay, including Holidays OFF

+ A consistent daytime schedule that supports work–life balance

+ Steady, meaningful work that supports campus operations

Example of Duties

+ Procures, receives, stores, and delivers goods and services.

+ Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.

+ Communicates with faculty and staff on a regular basis regarding product and service availability, orders, requests and deadlines.

+ Researches, sources and acquires goods and materials by request including initiating requisitions and contracting processes.

+ Addresses inventory issues related to the supply chain and suggests models for improvement and product alternatives.

+ Maintains and operates point of sale, inventory management, e-commerce and tracking systems.

+ Reviews and negotiates contracts with vendors to ensure best pricing and product options.

+ Maintains accurate and appropriate inventory levels across all product categories, eliminating stock outs and dead stock.

+ Implements sales strategies.

+ Monitors and assists with budgets.

+ Track outstanding purchase orders and deliveries.

+ Reconciles discrepancies.

+ Provides functional supervision to staff.

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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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:

+ Resume/Curriculum Vitae

+ 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: December 10, 2025

Posting Close Date:December 28, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R18238

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) 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 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/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.

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If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.

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