University of Chicago
Director, Logistics and Receiving
University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Title
Director, Logistics and Receiving
Department OPS Operations, Strategy, and Finance – Supply Chain Management
About the Department The Office of the Vice President for Operations supports the highest ambitions of the University’s teaching and learning, research, and engagement goals with the mandate to oversee enabling infrastructure of the University including the built environment, technology, and human resources organizations.
In support of faculty, students, and staff, the Office of the Vice President for Operations prioritizes an exceptional level of service and delivery of robust business practices that steward the University’s infrastructure resources efficiently and contribute to the long‑range planning and culture of the University.
Job Summary The Director of Logistics and Receiving is responsible for overseeing the complete life cycle of assets, equipment, and inventory for IT Services, Facilities Services, the Department of Safety and Security, and Human Resources.
This leadership role develops and implements standardized models and processes to enhance product delivery, inventory control, and the timely retirement of University assets.
The Director collaborates closely with all operational departments and provides strategic direction through the management of logistics, receiving, and computer acquisitions teams.
This position ensures consistent practices university‑wide, drives operational efficiency, fosters vendor and stakeholder partnerships, and maintains high standards of customer service and financial stewardship.
Responsibilities
Oversee the end‑to‑end life cycle management of assets, equipment, and inventory across key University departments.
Develop and implement standardized processes for asset delivery, inventory control, and retirement.
Provide leadership to managers of logistics, receiving, and computer acquisitions.
Collaborate university‑wide to ensure consistent asset and inventory management practices.
Establish and manage departmental operating budgets, including financial forecasting.
Negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and service quality.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of asset, equipment, and supply inventories.
Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements.
Assess staff performance and align resources for maximum productivity and project success.
Identify and implement process efficiencies to optimize University resources.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to asset management.
Collaborate with manager regarding building management and maintenance.
Place and monitor work requests.
Supervise projects, and serve as liaison to central facilities staff and outside contractors.
Hire, evaluate, and conduct performance evaluations.
Plan and assign work; exercise quality and quantity controls.
Ensure the team maintains shipping and receiving activities and records. Resolve related shipping, receiving, and distribution problems. Coordinate with vendors and budget to ensure that quality and pricing of supplies and equipment meet expectations.
Manage daily operation and regular maintenance of shipping & receiving equipment; authorise purchase of operating necessities; determine need and order repair service.
Perform other related work as needed.
Education Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience
Minimum of five years experience collaborating with faculty and staff in a Tier 1 research university setting.
Minimum three years of experience managing staff.
Develop desktop and IT standards.
Experience with the ordering and shipping systems at Apple and Dell computers.
Simultaneously tracking and managing a large number of open shipping orders.
Scrap/recycling IT equipment and associated best practices for data destruction.
Coordinating delivery appointments within a large community.
Tracking and maintaining inventory.
Preferred Competencies
Keep abreast of IT trends and technologies and build knowledge and technical expertise.
Build effective relationships with others.
Demonstrates strong teamwork by working effectively within the department, willingly assisting others, and prioritizing the success of the team.
Internalise and act on organisational mission and goals.
Work effectively across organisation and campus community.
Demonstrated ability to take personal ownership of professional development.
Values and respects differences.
Advocate for the University and take ownership of multiple issues at a single time.
Follow issues through until final resolution.
Working Conditions
Standard office environment.
Extensively use computer.
Carry/lift loads of 50 lb. or more.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Job Family Facilities Management
Role Impact People Manager
Schedule Weekly Hours: 37.5
Drug Test Required No
Health Screen Required No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
Pay Rate Type Salary
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $100,000.00 – $133,000.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Non‑discrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.
Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.
The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.
Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Department OPS Operations, Strategy, and Finance – Supply Chain Management
About the Department The Office of the Vice President for Operations supports the highest ambitions of the University’s teaching and learning, research, and engagement goals with the mandate to oversee enabling infrastructure of the University including the built environment, technology, and human resources organizations.
In support of faculty, students, and staff, the Office of the Vice President for Operations prioritizes an exceptional level of service and delivery of robust business practices that steward the University’s infrastructure resources efficiently and contribute to the long‑range planning and culture of the University.
Job Summary The Director of Logistics and Receiving is responsible for overseeing the complete life cycle of assets, equipment, and inventory for IT Services, Facilities Services, the Department of Safety and Security, and Human Resources.
This leadership role develops and implements standardized models and processes to enhance product delivery, inventory control, and the timely retirement of University assets.
The Director collaborates closely with all operational departments and provides strategic direction through the management of logistics, receiving, and computer acquisitions teams.
This position ensures consistent practices university‑wide, drives operational efficiency, fosters vendor and stakeholder partnerships, and maintains high standards of customer service and financial stewardship.
Responsibilities
Oversee the end‑to‑end life cycle management of assets, equipment, and inventory across key University departments.
Develop and implement standardized processes for asset delivery, inventory control, and retirement.
Provide leadership to managers of logistics, receiving, and computer acquisitions.
Collaborate university‑wide to ensure consistent asset and inventory management practices.
Establish and manage departmental operating budgets, including financial forecasting.
Negotiate with suppliers and manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and service quality.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of asset, equipment, and supply inventories.
Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive operational improvements.
Assess staff performance and align resources for maximum productivity and project success.
Identify and implement process efficiencies to optimize University resources.
Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to asset management.
Collaborate with manager regarding building management and maintenance.
Place and monitor work requests.
Supervise projects, and serve as liaison to central facilities staff and outside contractors.
Hire, evaluate, and conduct performance evaluations.
Plan and assign work; exercise quality and quantity controls.
Ensure the team maintains shipping and receiving activities and records. Resolve related shipping, receiving, and distribution problems. Coordinate with vendors and budget to ensure that quality and pricing of supplies and equipment meet expectations.
Manage daily operation and regular maintenance of shipping & receiving equipment; authorise purchase of operating necessities; determine need and order repair service.
Perform other related work as needed.
Education Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience
Minimum of five years experience collaborating with faculty and staff in a Tier 1 research university setting.
Minimum three years of experience managing staff.
Develop desktop and IT standards.
Experience with the ordering and shipping systems at Apple and Dell computers.
Simultaneously tracking and managing a large number of open shipping orders.
Scrap/recycling IT equipment and associated best practices for data destruction.
Coordinating delivery appointments within a large community.
Tracking and maintaining inventory.
Preferred Competencies
Keep abreast of IT trends and technologies and build knowledge and technical expertise.
Build effective relationships with others.
Demonstrates strong teamwork by working effectively within the department, willingly assisting others, and prioritizing the success of the team.
Internalise and act on organisational mission and goals.
Work effectively across organisation and campus community.
Demonstrated ability to take personal ownership of professional development.
Values and respects differences.
Advocate for the University and take ownership of multiple issues at a single time.
Follow issues through until final resolution.
Working Conditions
Standard office environment.
Extensively use computer.
Carry/lift loads of 50 lb. or more.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Job Family Facilities Management
Role Impact People Manager
Schedule Weekly Hours: 37.5
Drug Test Required No
Health Screen Required No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No
Pay Rate Type Salary
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $100,000.00 – $133,000.00
Benefits Eligible Yes
Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.
For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Non‑discrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.
A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.
Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information.
The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.
Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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