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Location

Iowa City, IA | United States

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Job description

The University of Iowa is seeking a Manager, FM Maintenance Stores Department. This role will manage the day-to-day supply chain administrative and operational functions including any financial recommendations and staffing oversight. Collaborate with customers and vendors to procure optimal products that align with UI policies and procedures while meeting the needs of the customers. Approve marketing plans and/or strategies while overseeing implementation as it relates to FM Maintenance Stores. Recommend and approve inventory modifications in FM’s work management system and approve rules and policies to assist with the internal FM procurement process. Responsible for inventory sales and expenses, identification of supply options, loss prevention and overall store appearance and layout. Oversee inventory controls, determine reorder amount, and manage merchandise assortment and new production information. Monitor contracts and support product negotiations, contract pricing, and terms and conditions within established guidelines on behalf of the unit and/or the organization. Provide budgetary information along with reporting updates on operational status and departmental KPIs. Primary source for hiring, development and support of the supply chain staff while acting as the point of contact when representing the department and the outcomes on behalf of the unit.

This position is performed fully on campus.

Duties to include:

• Establish procedures, methods and efficient operation in receiving, storing, processing, issuing, delivery, and related operations of a centralized store.
• Review and determine quality and quantity status of all items in inventory and perform audit requirements.
• Partner with customers both internally to Facilities Management and outside with the vendor community to implement strategic initiatives.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and motivates staff. Establishes successful work expectations and rules.

Location: University Services Building

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About Facilities Management:

Facilities Management (FM) is a service unit of approximately 500 employees who work behind the scenes, 24 hours a day, serving the University of Iowa as stewards for our downtown Iowa City campus and Oakdale campus in Coralville. FM staff coordinate campus master planning, manage design and construction, and maintain and clean the buildings and grounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Professional experience (typically 3 years – 5 years) related to inventory knowledge management or related experience.
• Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, including experience providing excellent customer service.
• Good organizational and analytical /statistical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional experience (typically 5 years – 7 years) related to inventory management.
• Professional experience (typically 3 year – 5 years) of supply chain experience.
• Knowledge of automated CMMS systems,
• Knowledge of inventory systems, AiM knowledge a plus.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials.
• Familiarity with the ePro, ProTrav, and APPO systems.
• Experience with purchasing, accounts payable, transactional processing and analysis and understanding of the data.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Andy Brus at [email protected] or 319-467-1454.

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