Network Infrastructure & Inventory Manager

Job Posting Title:  Network Infrastructure & Inventory Manager (Onsite)

This position is 100% on-site and located on the Cornell University Campus in Ithaca, New York.

No Visa sponsorship available for this position.

What is Cornell University and what is Information Technology @ Cornell?
Cornell University, unique among peers, is the federal land-grant institution of New York State, a private endowed university, and a member of the Ivy League. Information technologies (IT) is a strategic enabler for many functions at Cornell. Staff working in IT are found in most colleges and units across Cornell. We are comprised of many organizations, but we work as one. By being where Cornell faculty, staff, and students are, we are better able to offer support—whether needed at your desktop or to solve a major business, academic or research objective—to everyone at Cornell. Check out this link to find out more about IT@Cornell.

Cornell Information Technologies (CIT) Enterprise Network Services organization provides cutting-edge technology services and solutions that enable the Cornell community to achieve its academic, research, and administrative goals. Our highly skilled and experienced team is committed to delivering technology solutions that are both standards-based and process-oriented, as well as agile and adaptive. We understand the importance of adhering to best practices and industry standards to ensure our services' reliability, security, and scalability. At the same time, we recognize the need to be flexible and adaptive in a rapidly changing technological landscape.  We continually strive to provide exceptional customer service and support and work closely with our partners across campus to foster a culture of innovation and excellence. Our team is adept at collaborating with stakeholders across the university to understand their unique needs and requirements and to develop solutions that meet their specific goals.

What will you do:

 As the Inventory Manager, you will oversee inventory procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations. This role is essential to the success of field operations, technical engineering initiatives, and capital construction and renovation projects. The Inventory Manager will support multiple engineering, operations, and service teams within Enterprise Network Services, ensuring materials and equipment are procured, tracked, and delivered efficiently and accurately.

Under general supervision, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and coordinate inventory and logistics functions for operations and project work across Enterprise Network Services.
• Procure, receive, inspect, record, and deliver incoming stock and project materials within required project timelines.
• Organize and maintain storage areas to ensure optimal space utilization and easy access to materials.
• Ensuring timely transfer of incoming inventory to appropriate locations (stock rooms, warehouses, etc.).
• Updating and maintaining inventory records within the inventory management system, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Prepare and process incoming and outgoing shipments, verifying order completeness and correctness.
• Obtaining quotes, track purchase orders, update inventory tickets and systems, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Researching product availability, pricing, and lead times across multiple suppliers to meet operational needs and project budgets.
• Communicating effectively with management, engineers, technicians, and request‑fulfillment staff regarding inventory issues and needs.
• Resolving issues using independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking.
• Collaborating with team members and cross‑functional partners to resolve inventory challenges and improve processes.
• Preparing periodic reports, such as stock utilization trends, expenses, and billing information.
• Performing special projects, cross‑training, and additional duties as assigned.

This position is 100% on-premise and will require occasional off-hours support.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of