Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!   

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace  

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.  

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!   

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.  
• Personal Leave: Relax with 12 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.   
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.  
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  

Opportunity:   

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!  

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.  

 Are you an experienced professional in Materials Management, Shipping & Receiving, and Event Coordination? We’re seeking a dynamic and independent individual to lead our Materials Management operations. This role covers everything from planning and organizing workflow to budgeting, supervising teams, and ensuring high-quality work across multiple university departments and organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of Materials Management, Property Control, and Shipping & Receiving.
• Coordinate with department heads, student clubs, and various organizations across the university.
• Supervise and lead full-time and student staff in day-to-day operations, including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and more.
• Organize and execute timely physical inventories of University assets, ensuring compliance with handling and disposal guidelines.
• Schedule and oversee furniture/equipment moves and event setups, ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain orderly warehouse operations and handle the logistics of surplus property disposal.
• Flexibility required for event setups, with occasional early mornings, late nights, or weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Materials Management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of Shipping, Receiving, and Property Control processes.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be Forklift and Aerial Lift Certified, with an AZ Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
• Comfort working in an unconditioned warehouse environment and operating equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks daily.