The Department of Physics at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for an Inventory Line Lead Stockroom/Receiving Manager. This position is a key member of the finance team. For Information about the Physics Department at the University of Virginia and to view their Mission and Diversity Statement, please visit https://www.phys.virginia.edu/.

With direct line reporting to the Department Business Manager of the department and dotted line reporting to the Fiscal Manager and the Director of Laboratories, the Stockroom/Receiving Manager will oversee the storeroom functions, which will include handling of packages, materials, and equipment.

This Stockroom/Receiving Manager does not directly, or indirectly supervise personnel. This position requires: knowledge of UVA finance and business systems, inventory management, lifting, carrying and general equipment transport.  Necessary training will be provided.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Manage the inventory in the departmental stockroom, provide customer service in the stockroom, and coordinate and oversee department shipping and receiving. 

Day-to-Day Operations:

Manages the inventory in the departmental stockroom.

Point of contact for all goods arriving and departing from both the physics and high energy physics buildings.

Oversee stockroom inventory, keeping accurate records regarding in-stock inventory and of items purchased by various users.

Routing of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Issue purchase orders, credit card orders and requisitions for supplies, equipment, and services, as well as related quotes and sole source justification forms.

Review purchase orders for accuracy of account information and compliance with cost accounting standards.

Oversee shipping of all FedEx, UPS, and USPS items requiring freight service.

Relocating laboratory equipment as needed.

Additional expectations:

Assist academic faculty, staff, and students with research and instructional activities.

Maintain training and finance responsibilities where appropriate.

Maintain a high standard of customer service.

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The Inventory Line Lead Stockroom/Receiving Manager will report to Jeff Behrend, Department Finance and Administration Manager.

For additional information about the position, please contact Jeff Behrend, Department Finance and Administration Manager, at jab3qv@virginia.edu.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Passing score on test (written and performance) in order to comply with OSHA code 1910.178(a) and operate a powered industrial truck.

Experience: Experience working In a stockroom (ordering, receiving, and distributing Items) or related position in a similar (e.g., Industrial electrical) environment is preferred.

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This will require lifting, bending, carrying and use of appropriate lifts, hand trucks and other methods to move and transport heavy items. This position will include some CPU desk work.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/jobs/

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0064964. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

•              CV

•              Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Academic Recruiter at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Passing score on test (written and performance) in order to comply with OSHA code 1910.178(a) and operate a powered industrial truck.
Experience: None
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.