Materials Management Coordinator

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as the most ambitious campus design program in the country.

 

JOB OVERVIEW

The College of Medicine, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a Materials Management Coordinator in the Materials Management & Physical Operations department. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. 

The Materials Management Coordinator will assist with the growing needs of the blood center.  The desired candidate should have prior experience in materials management and inventory control.  Candidates must be able to work with minimal supervision and communicate effectively with internal and external customers.  The position requires the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and ability to push and pull heavy equipment.  On-call rotation for weekends and holidays is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

*Manage the materials management function, including cost estimates, purchasing, receiving, purchase order/records management, distribution, and inventory control ensuring compliance with department procedures and university regulations.  *Transport materials to and from departments and ensure adherence to safe handling procedures.  *Manage security and risk management issues as they relate to materials handling and distribution.  *Establish priorities and maintain work control functions. *Serve as the unit liaison between department and external and internal business partners. *Assist with the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and systems. *Work with housekeeping, facilities, vendors, and outside contractors to facilitate repairs and maintenance.  *Work with Quality Assurance unit to implement continuous quality improvement. *Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

*Associate's Degree *Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of relevant experience including inventory control, materials management, or stockroom experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

*Hearing, listening - Continuously *Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Continuously *Sitting - Often *Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often *Talking - Often *Standing - Often *Walking - Often *Bending - Often *Stooping - Often *Pulling, pushing - Often *Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often *Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often *Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom *Kneeling, squatting - Seldom *Crouching - Seldom *Crawling - Seldom *Reaching overhead - Seldom *Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. *Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

 

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