Warehouse and Logistics Coordinator, Bookstore

About Us

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Primary: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Secondary: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Provides direct support to the department management in facilitating the daily receiving and distribution logistics of the KSU Bookstore operation. That support includes accepting deliveries, accurate and timely receiving of goods both physically and into the inventory control system, transfer and delivery of merchandise to various locations and departments, maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse facility, paperwork flow, care and maintenance of equipment, shipping out of returns and other items, etc.

Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment and assists with the establishment of and adherence to sound warehousing and logistics processes and procedures. Requires frequent use of campus vehicles, to include box trucks, and calls for regular travel and/or deliveries to various campus destinations.

• Assists the department management with the handling and oversight of all daily receiving and distribution logistics specifically for KSU Bookstore related merchandise, fixtures, supplies, etc. and as needed, for other division entities.
• Directly conducts and/or facilitates the loading and/or unloading of vehicles, transfer and delivery of merchandise, fixtures, supplies, etc. daily and multiple times daily both from and to the warehouse and various bookstore, retail services, or other campus and/or off-campus locations.
• Assures merchandise is accurately received in a timely manner, to include verifying goods received, damages, shortages and/or discrepancies are recorded and reported appropriately, assuring pricing and barcodes are accurate.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining organized storage of merchandise, supplies, fixtures, and other items residing in the warehouse space as well as sees to maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse space on a daily basis.
• Assists with accurate and timely entry of receiving data into the inventory control system as well as the timely flow of related paperwork to the accounting offices or other relevant locations.
• Assists department management with hiring, training, and supervision of student assistant staffing.
• Works closely with buyers, accounting staff, vendors, shippers, and other relevant parties as needed regarding any warehousing and logistical issues.
• Assists with preparation for, setup, breakdown, etc. for various special events at varying on and off-campus locations as needed.
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Helps facilitate return of product for Text and General Merchandise (GM) teams as well as others.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license.

One (1) year of experience in a related field.

Ability to operate various equipment related to role and department.

Previous experience with warehouse logistics and distribution.

The salary range for this position is $14.66 to $17.60 per hour based on relevant experience.

• Understands and applies University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Able to utilize trucks, vans, forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment commonly used in a warehouse and logistics environment.
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines.
• Able to prioritize tasks and adapt to unexpected changes in business demands.
• Able to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions, interpret campus maps and basic drawings.

Understands and applies University and Departmental policies and procedures.

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong attention to…