Distribution Center Manager

Associated Students, UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

11h

About The Position

Associated Students UCLA, as a responsive student-centered organization, provides innovative and excellent services, programs, products, and facilities for the entire UCLA community. ASUCLA was created when the campus first opened in 1919. Even in the very early years, ASUCLA meant student government, student publications, and student services such as a bookstore and cafeteria. Today, ASUCLA has evolved into a four-part organization. These four entities collectively make up the largest student association in the country. The four entities are: Undergraduate Students Association – elected representatives of the undergraduate student body. Graduate Students Association – elected representatives of the graduate student body. Student Media – this includes the Daily Bruin, UCLARadio.com, the Bruin Life Yearbook, and seven different magazines. Services & Enterprises – this division is designed to meet the everyday needs of students and the campus community. Major divisions are the Student Union, Event Services, UCLA Restaurants, UCLA Store, UCLA Photography, and Trademarks & Licensing. Goals of Associated Students UCLA: Products - To provide essential and convenient items that are easily accessible, of high quality, and low cost, including, but not limited to, academic support, food, trademark merchandise, and convenience products. In addition, to continue evaluating the utility and convenience of all products to make improvements that will best serve the UCLA community. Facilities - To provide a welcoming environment that contains as much space as possible for the optimal functioning of general academic support, student governments, student organizations, and social gatherings. To have state-of-the-art venues for programming and efficient, aesthetic, and multi-functional commercial outlets. Programs - To provide and support a diversified array of programming by prioritizing student-run, student-initiated, student-centered programming that reflects the needs of the campus community in order to enhance educational, cultural, and developmental social interaction. Services - To provide an outstanding level of support to student government, student groups, and student programs through the state-of-the-art office and community spaces, and by providing adequate financial resources and personnel to ensure an active and vibrant campus life. Under direction of the Distribution Center Division Manager, performs physical receiving, storage, deliveries and processing general merchandise, text & trade, fulfillment, warehousing and mailroom services ensuring timeliness and accuracy. Processes paperwork and ensures appropriate record keeping. Performs opening/closing of the loading dock. Participates in physical inventories. Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates and counsels staff in all activities. Assists in the processing/distribution of mail. Assists in other areas of the Division and performs special assignments. Hours may include evenings/weekends and overtime during peak periods.

Requirements

• Requires 1+ years management experience in a high volume, automated receiving/distribution department, preferably in a retail environment.
• Experience must demonstrate: effective handling of multiple priorities/deadlines; accuracy in calculating numbers; PC/data entry proficiency; effective interface with diverse groups/individuals; effective supervisory skills.
• This position is included in the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (“DMV”) PULL NOTICE SYSTEM. ASUCLA will receive notices of any convictions for moving vehicle violations, both on and off the job. Employment is contingent on the maintenance of a valid CA driver’s license and good driving record, as defined by the DMV and ASUCLA.
• BA/BS required or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Fingerprinting Background Verification required.
• Requires lifting of up to 70 lbs, frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, gripping, and climbing of ladders.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with NetSuite Enterprise Resource Planning or similar with understanding of inventory controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical receiving, storage, deliveries and processing general merchandise, text & trade, fulfillment, warehousing and mailroom services ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Processes paperwork and ensures appropriate record keeping.
• Performs opening/closing of the loading dock.
• Participates in physical inventories.
• Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates and counsels staff in all activities.
• Assists in the processing/distribution of mail.
• Assists in other areas of the Division and performs special assignments.
• Hours may include evenings/weekends and overtime during peak periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager