What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor - Bronco Bookstore #671483458 position at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.?
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
This is a 32 hour per week, non-exempt, benefited position.
SUMMARY: The Receiving/Warehouse Supervisor at the Bronco Bookstore is responsible for overseeing daily receiving dock and warehouse operations, including receiving, processing, and distributing merchandise. This position ensures efficient inventory control, supports General Merchandise (GM) operations, and supervises part-time and student staff assigned to the receiving area. The supervisor also maintains accurate records, coordinates with vendors and freight companies, and ensures a safe and organized receiving environment in support of the bookstore’s broader goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee all receiving dock activities and maintain accurate logs for bookstore receivables.
- Coordinate with GM departments for receiving, stocking, and maintaining inventory levels.
- Supervise and train part-time employees, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
- Ensure accuracy in receiving documents, paperwork, and inventory control systems.
- Communicate with freight companies and vendors regarding deliveries, shipments, and discrepancies.
- Handle inquiries for lost/missed shipments and resolve service issues related to receiving areas, equipment, and vehicles.
- Assist with annual physical inventory, including accurate counts and shrinkage control.
- Organize and clean receiving and warehouse areas.
- Operate and schedule Foundation vehicles for merchandise deliveries.
- Support bookstore promotions and events by coordinating receiving and stocking needs.
- Provide excellent customer service to support strong vendor and campus relationships.
- Report operational issues to the General Merchandise Manager and Director as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to adhere to regular work schedule.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in warehouse, receiving, or inventory control, preferably in a retail or higher education environment.
- I-2 years Supervisory experience in a retail environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work with freight companies, vendors, and inventory systems.
- Proficiency with office equipment and computer systems.
- Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds and maintain a safe working environment.
PREFERRED:
- Prior experience in bookstore or higher education receiving operations.
- Familiarity with inventory management software and control systems.
- Knowledge of general merchandise categories and seasonal retail cycles.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation (medical/dental/vision, retirement, educational reimbursement, etc.).
CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Foundation strongly recommend faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.
BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY:
Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises is committed to protecting the health, well-being, and safety of its campus community and assets. In furtherance of these goals, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises will give an individualized assessment to any information regarding the criminal conviction history that the applicant submits for consideration such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.