Inventory Receiving Specialist

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a motivated individual for an inventory control position in Charlottesville. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and managing inventory in a retail bookstore, ensuring accuracy in the inventory system. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with the ability to handle heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a positive point balance.
• Experience with inventory systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of merchandise quantity, condition, and quality against Purchase Orders.
• Manage inventory of product stored in the warehouse.
• Update computer system with appropriate information and notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Ability to safely drive a large box truck

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking the ideal candidate who exemplifies a willingness to learn, organizational skills, attention to detail, with self-motivation. Looking a dynamic person who is excited to join a team and ready to jump into any situation to give a helping hand.

Come join our team if you are looking to be a part of a growing industry.

This position is responsible for performing the tasks involved in receiving, storing, and inventory control of merchandise in a retail bookstore environment. Verifying goods received against Purchase Orders (PO's), quality of logos and condition of goods and creating bins for final storage in warehouses. May also perform inventory control, including cycle count, data entry, report generation and reconciliation.

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Verify accuracy of merchandise quantity, condition, and quality against Purchase Orders.
• Receive orders against P.O.s, input information into inventory system and put stock away in warehouse
• Manage inventory of product stored in the warehouse; ensure inventory accuracy
• Update computer system with appropriate information and notes concerning received merchandise
• Make timely & accurate system updates

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Required Licensure: Valid driver’s license with a positive point balance. Ability to safely drive a large box truck with lift gate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to perform, but not limited, to the following tasks:

• Be familiar with and able to interpret packing slips.
• Enter into the computer the correct information to acknowledge receipt of the goods from the purchase order/transfer order.
• Verify all vendor item numbers and retails are accurate in inventory system.
• Efficiently operate computers and proprietary software systems
• Microsoft Outlook and Word a must. Excel experience, a plus.
• Proficient typing skills a plus
• Requires heavy lifting (up to 60lbs.)
• Clean driving record. Drive and back up a large box truck with lift gate.
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.

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.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.00 - $18.00 hourly,commensurate with education and experience. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position.

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

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

To Apply:

Apply here. 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 Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at [e-mail]. For questions about the position, contact Elizabeth Giraldez at [e-mail].

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, lifting, and reaching.
• Requires heavy lifting (up to 60lbs)

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.