Inventory Supervisor

Department

Press Warehouse Inventory Control

About the Department

The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) is a state-of-the-art distribution and fulfillment operation, providing a full range of services to the University of Chicago Press and scholarly publishers worldwide. Located in the Historic Pullman District near 110th Langley, the CDC is conveniently located near the Metra and the Bishop Ford Freeway. The facility is two hundred seventy-three thousand square feet housing nearly twelve million books in inventory, and more than nineteen thousand units shipped daily. Our team is hard-working, highly motivated, and enjoy the same benefits as the University of Chicago campus-based employees, many with the added benefit of working close to home. On-the-job training provided.

Job Summary

The Inventory Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the Inventory Control Manager in overseeing the staff and functions associated with all aspects of inventory control. This includes receiving, shipping, moving, consolidating searches, auditing and pulping stock. The work will be done in the main warehouse of the Chicago Distribution Center and at its satellite warehouses. Identify those factors which contribute to the loss of product so that management can implement procedures to mitigate those factors. Many of the new procedures will become the responsibility of the person in this position. The person in this position, along with the manager, will monitor accounts and service records for all equipment, lease agreements and reconcile any oversights.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Inventory Control Manager, leads/oversees a dock staff of 10-17 union employees. Work with the management staff to meet CDC standards for all stock related activities. Establish, implement and report on the plan for increasing capacity and optimizing the use of the warehouses.
• With the guidance of the Inventory Control Manager, work independently on reporting statistics and completion rates of the various projects within the department, utilizing spreadsheets and PowerPoint. Will also assist the Inventory Control Manager on client-based needs through emails and platforms such as Salesforce.
• Train new employees, monitor their performance and work on assigned projects including implementation of new methods and technology to improve performance; primarily with the WMS and RF scanner programs.
• Update, establish and enforce written work guidelines and procedures in collaboration with peer managers.
• Work closely with the manager of the department on maintaining and reviewing budget goals for the year.
• Work closely with other departmental managers and senior staff to maintain even workflow between the various departments.
• Tracks and influences correspondence with the Chicago Distribution Center regarding inventory matters and best practices. Coordinates with staff of client presses to achieve inventory goals. Responds to inquiries and proactively researches and resolves inventory issues.
• Acts as a liaison with file storage services for campus offices and the inventory reduction program. Coordinates local deliveries of stock and arranges for storage of sensitive files.
• Performs other related work assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma.

• College degree.

Experience:

• Experience in warehouse environment.

• Experience supervising or managing a team is strongly desired.

Certifications:

• Forklift experience and certification. Drexel Swing Mast preferred to work down narrow aisles, side load and working heights of 25ft or higher.

• Able to operate most types of equipment (e.g. pallet jacks, and stock pickers).

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to establish priorities and exercise sound judgment.

• Meet deadlines.

• Interact with colleagues in a collaborative and professional manner.

Working Conditions

• Requires regular sitting, standing, and keyboard use.

• Involves occasional lifting, packing, and moving boxes of books and cartons.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Significant time will be spent on foot monitoring bulk warehouse operations.

• Involves operating equipment capable of reaching heights up to 35 feet.

• This is a hands-on role that requires close collaboration with CDC management and, at times, client presses.

• The supervisor is expected to actively support staff by assisting with all departmental responsibilities as needed.

Application Documents

• Resume (Required)

• Cover Letter (Preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Facilities Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$20.43 - $26.44

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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