Logistics Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks a Logistics Coordinator to oversee stores, receiving, delivery and shipping for a university department. You will plan stock levels, evaluate needs, and supervise inventory management to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.

This role collaborates with departments, handles ordering and inspection, and supports campus operations on a full-time schedule. Location is Campus with a pay rate range of $18–$21.81 per hour.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience.
• Logistics Coordinator I/II/III levels with increasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees stores, receiving, delivery and shipping functions for a University department.
• Plans range and quality of materials to be stocked, evaluates supply needs, turnover, cost, perishability, hazardous nature, and storage limits.
• Manages physical storeroom layout, supervises inventory maintenance, and redistributes non-moving items.
• Oversees receiving and inspecting orders, resolves issues with vendors, and verifies stock meets specifications.
• Monitors storeroom budget and records expenditures for billing and inventory control.
• Directs distribution and delivery of supplies to customers, including large items.
• Assists with furniture selection/pricing and supervises Storekeepers.
• Monitors receipt of radioactive and flammable materials according to standards and policies.
• May prepare materials for student laboratories and chemical solutions.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipping coordination

Quality control

Education

Higher education equivalency

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Job Summary

Logistics Coordinators Assist in the supply, material flow, and storage of inventory fromthe supplier to the customer. Ensure timely and accurate flow ofmaterial through inbound/outbound shipments. Review purchase ordersand shipping documents to ensure accuracy as well as track and fixshipping errors. Safely and efficiently move and handle items andassist with inventory records. Load and unload goods from deliverytrucks, checking for correct quantity and type of materials. Recordany damaged, missing, or faulty goods and assist in qualitycontrol. Work closely with warehouse staff to keep goods organizedand moving.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

• Oversees stores, receiving, delivery and shipping functions fora University department.
• Plans the range and quality of materials to be stocked based onconsultation with departments. Evaluates supply needs, turnoverrates, cost, perishability, hazardous nature of goods, and storagelimitations.
• Makes decisions regarding the physical layout of the storeroomand supervises inventory maintenance. Monitors items, which are notmoving, and determines redistribution actions.
• Oversees the receiving and inspecting of orders and resolvesorder problems with vendors and departments. Verifies stockmeets
  specifications and orders are complete.
• Monitors the storeroom budget by maintaining records ofexpenditures and reconciling accounts. Documents storeroomoperations for
  billing and inventory control.
• Oversees the distribution and delivery of supplies/materials tocustomers, including large items.
• Assists campus personnel in the selection and pricing offurniture purchases.
• Supervises the activities of other Storekeepers by training,assigning work, and evaluating performance.
• Monitors the receipt, inspection and delivery of radioactiveand flammable materials according to federal standards andUniversity policies and procedures.
• May direct the preparation of materials for studentlaboratories using knowledge of experiments to be performed andmaterials required.
• May supervise the preparation of chemical solutions necessaryto support the teaching laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Logistics Coordinator, I: Requires little to norelated experience.

Logistics Coordinator, II: Requires at least 1year of related experience.

Logistics Coordinator, III: Requires 3+ years ofrelated experience.

Preferences

• A valid Utah Driver's license with proof of insurability may berequired for positions that require delivery responsibilities.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46487B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday

Department: 00717 - Office of Comparative Medicine

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $18 - $21.81

Close Date: 01/14/2027

Open Until Filled:

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