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University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PSLF opportunity

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Duluth is seeking a Materials Management specialist within Facilities Management to manage maintenance supplies, inventory, and services for the campus. You will supervise student workers, coordinate deliveries, and optimize processes for cost efficiency.

Qualifications include a BA/BS or equivalent, a valid Class D driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and proficiency with computer systems. The role pays $62,000–$68,000 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in materials management.
• Class D driver's license with safe driving record and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Preferred knowledge of construction and maintenance materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day material handling, scheduling, and inventory for UMD campus operations.
• Coordinate deliveries, sign for shipments, and resolve issues with vendors.
• Manage stockrooms and supplier relations to ensure timely, cost-effective supply.
• Supervise up to five student employees and contractor activities on moving projects.

Skills

Material handling

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Customer service

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Tririga

Job description

About the Job

Overview:

The Materials Management unit within Facilities Management supports the FM staff by managing services and supplies. This position reports to the Supervisor of the area falling under the Controller's Office. This position is responsible for the acquisition and management of maintenance supplies to include quality control, purchasing, inventory management, customer service, and employee training.

Priority Deadline: The application review will begin on August 19th.

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

50% Responsible for the day-to-day material handling activities and schedules in Materials Management for the coordination of planning, moving, storing, and controlling materials to provide services to departments on the UMD campus at an optimal cost.

• Directs delivery drivers for material offloading, signs for deliveries, gives instructions for deliveries that are not for Facilities Management.
• Documents any shipment damage and works with either the vendor or shipper to resolve issue or get replacement material.
• Receives material from vendors, verify that what was received is what was ordered in correct quantities, and makes necessary adjustments to inventory and reconciliation of any order discrepancies.
• Compiles cleaning supplies, tools, hardware, fixtures etc. that is requested in the Tririga software system for delivery. Organizes, packages, labels, and completes software transactions so appropriate charges are made to specified work tasks.
• Facilitate material transport including picking up material from vendor locations and delivering requested material to various locations on an off campus or coordinating such deliveries with student employees.
• Vendor, contractor, and customer relations in the materials handing process.
• Recommendations and implement new processes for better efficiency.

25% Manages FM central stockroom inventory and satellite stockroom inventories to ensure appropriate material is stocked in the correct quantities, from qualified suppliers, at a reasonable cost.

• Completes vendor product comparisons, pricing, and investigates new sources of supply.
• Creates purchase orders of inventoried materials and issue them to various vendors.
• Expediting orders that are past due to include changing, canceling, or clarifying orders to vendor.
• Adjusts ordering process based on supply chain issues to ensure materials needed are on site in a timely manner.
• Completes financial transactions and required documentation in Tririga including price changes on PO's and part records and adjusting inventory reorder points and quantities.
• Clarification of invoice discrepancies with Accounts Payable and/or with vendors and instructs A/P on how to proceed with invoice correction.

15% Administers UMD Campus moving, hauling, and materials disposal activities; this involves coordinating work with moving contractor, UMD faculty and staff, Facilities Management Project Managers and Engineers, storage rental companies, and disposal facilities.

• Gets estimates on move/haul if requested prior to work being done.
• Communicate with all parties involved in move and resolve issues that arise, finding solutions that will work for all involved.
• Determines if work shall be done with outside contractor or student labor.
• Enters student labor hours on move/haul work requests in Tririga.
• Enters service purchase orders in Tririga for work completed by outside contractors.
• Completes urgent small move/haul work tasks when student labor is not available.

10% Supervision

This position supervises up to five student employees. This includes hiring and interviewing applicants, task, and equipment training, assigning, and scheduling all work, disciplining, and discharge. This position also requires the supervision of contractors while involved in a moving or hauling project. This includes directing work, evaluating contractor's performance, adjusting project work schedules, assigning work, and discharge if contractor is not meeting the needs of project work scope.

Required Qualifications:

BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years or more in materials management, or inventory services, and customer service; Class D driver's license with safe driving record, ability to lift 50 lbs., and computer proficiency. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of a wide variety of construction and maintenance materials.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $62,000 - $68,000 PER YEAR; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.