Operations Supervisor, Surplus Sales – 140741
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Filing Deadline: Tue 8/18/2026
UC San
Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and
certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to
apply.
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applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact
their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
IPPS, which is an industry leader in
supply chain integration and continues to innovate to serve UC San Diego’s growing student population, supports the procurement, payment and
fulfillment of business requirements for UC San Diego. IPPS is an operational and organizationalalignment unifying several administrative
and service divisions into a single business perspective and is comprised of Disbursements, Mail Services, Logistics, Procurement and
Contracts, and Travel. For UC San Diego, IPPS manages the sourcing, ordering, delivery, invoiceprocessing and settlement for all goods and
services as a continuous process.
This position serves as Operations Supervisor, Surplus Sales in Logistics —a unit of Integrated
Procure-to-Pay-Solutions (IPPS) housed within Residential, Retail, and Supply Chain Services (RRSS). This position is responsible for the
supervision and assisting with the strategic growth and direction of the UC San Diego excess property disposal program (Surplus Sales).
Incumbent receives predetermined work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review. Directs subordinates to
complete assignments using established guidelines, procedures and policies. Oversees all aspects of freight receipt, inspection, refusal,
re-direction or pick-ups. Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility. Provides operational and strategic leadership
support to staff and student employees and ensures projects and initiatives align with IPPS strategic direction.
This position is
responsible for managing, planning, organizing and directing the daily administrative and warehouse operations of UC San Diego Surplus
Sales. This includes supervision/training of personnel, all operational responsibilities including pickup and distribution of material,
maintaining inventory, property disposal, the bidding process, cash handling, financial, budgetary matters, advertising and maintaining the
interactive web site. Operates a retail Surplus Sales store which sells to the general public and University Departments. Develops
relationships to encourage repeat clientele and strong internal and external partnerships. Responsible for long range planning,
coordinating, organizing, staffing and supervising staff personnel administration, expenditure control, space utilization, building and
equipment security maintenance and other services which support administration/warehouse operations Responsible for meeting all State,
Federal and University regulations governing the transportation of material, including hazardous goods. Participates in the planning /
organization of Surplus budgets. Coordinates, collaborates, and executes projects as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge in storeroom and inventory practices, procedures used in the receipt, storage, and distribution of
merchandise. Knowledge of material handling and warehousing methods including prior experience in a large warehouse or distribution
center. - Skills in implementing and monitoring customer service standards. Proficient skill in making business decisions with
integrity and accountability, being effective when communicating the rationale for outcomes, in implementing creative solutions, dealing
with ambiguity, evaluating consequences, and determining how to establish and maintain fundamental internal controls. Strong service
orientation with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Skills to evaluate issues to identify resolutions and make business decisions. - Excellent project management skills, including the
ability to set project objectives, determine and address potential barriers identify required resources, identify process steps and
milestones and adjust action plans to achieve desired outcomes. - Supervisory experience with skills to provide guidance, coaching and
mentoring to professional and support staff. Experience setting unit objectives and timelines, ensuring teamwork and cooperation, and
stimulating the productivity of key team members. - Experience serving in an operations leadership capacity in a large, decentralized,
academic environment equivalent to a major research university. - Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations related to
receipt, handling, storage and distribution of appropriate classes of materials. - Experience in decision making, problem solving and
interpersonal communications. - Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e, Word, Outlook, Excel) or other relevant
application programs. - Demonstrated skill and ability to operate material handling equipment.
- Ability to use discretion and
maintain confidentiality. - Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Occasional overtime may be required
- Job offer is contingent
upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to
the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or
neglect of anyone under the age of 18.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $67,700 – $118,500 (will be
prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $32.42 – $56.75
Factors in determining the
appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other
business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the
University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay
for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the
University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time
to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
To foster the best possible
working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all
students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected
status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the
final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of
substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at
the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual
assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some
forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct
in the Workplace
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