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This position is assigned to the Physical Plant Stores operation. The Stores operation covers six separate shops: Electrical, Plumbing, Carpenter, Machine, Steamfitter, Locksmith. There is a corresponding storeroom for each shop. The aggregate inventory value is over two-and-a-half million dollars. The number of purchase orders generated by the operation exceeds ten thousand per year. Stores' responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Receiving, managing, and distributing project-specific and inventoried materials.
2. Maintaining inventory database and preparing reports using the automated inventory system.
3. Providing product information, guidance, and training.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physical Plant, is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members.

• 20% Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders following established vendor procurement procedures
• 40% Inspects and inventories received items and processes notifications to appropriate entities
• 10% Shelves inventory and maintains organization
• 20% Generates inventory reports to account for available stock and usage
• 10% Provides product information, guidance, and training to customers and coworkers

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Experience with a wide range of software programs and databases including the Microsoft Office suite and emphasis on Excel or spreadsheet software.

1. Knowledge of inventory control best practices.
2. Knowledge of inventory management theory terminology and formulas, including economic order quantity formulas.
3. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and standard procedures pertaining to State and UW-Madison purchasing and receiving operations.
4. Knowledge of Physical Plant's administrative and materials management policies and procedures.
5. Knowledge of computerized management information systems, data processing equipment, electronic mail, and software techniques and procedures.
6. Knowledge of electrical-, plumbing-, hardware-, maintenance-, industrial-, and construction-related products and services.
7. Knowledge of separation of duties theory.
8. Ability to practice active listening in working with team members and interpreting customer requests.
9. Ability to exercise a strong sense of priority, time management, and follow through.
10. Ability to be creative, flexible, self-motivated, and quality oriented.
11. Ability to operate a forklift.
12. Ability to perform work in a safe manner and promote safety consciousness for the organization.
13. Ability to accept responsibility and work effectively on own initiative.
14. Ability to maintain accurate and accountable records and documentation of assigned activities.
15. Ability to maintain courteous and friendly relationships with customers, co-workers, and supervisor.
16. Ability to contribute ideas, problem solve problems, assist and motivate others, and adapt to new ideas and procedures.
17. Ability to present a neat, clean appearance at all times.
18. Ability to transport 50 pounds or more.
19. Ability to perform heavy manual tasks including: lifting, bending, stooping, standing, reaching, twisting, squatting, kneeling, etc.

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, M-F

Full Time: 100%

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $19.75 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter. We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.

A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position including your work experience in the following, if applicable:
1. Oral communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Working with vendors.
3. Managing materials/inventory.

Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Inventory Control Coordinator(FP022)

A717191-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP O&M/STORES

University Staff-Ongoing

273189-CP