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Supervisor, Materials Management
The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Supervisor, Materials Management to work in Miami, FL. The Supervisor, Materials Management, supervises and coordinates activities of employees who handle and transport materials to and from departments, ensuring material needs are met throughout the organization.
Approves or recommends selection of employees, and evaluates employee performance.
Assigns schedules and duties to staff ensuring appropriate coverage.
Reviews materials management inventory operations and procedures.
Maintains materials management records, such as master inventory files, manufacturer information, catalogue numbers, and material descriptions.
Stays informed of current, new, and obsolete materials.
Organizes and maintains warehouse and inventory yard areas for efficient material storage and handling.
Ensures appropriate levels of materials are maintained in stock.
Evaluates staff performance to ensure departmental processes are being adhered to and dispatched calls are being addressed in a timely manner.
Assists employees with tasks related to materials handling to address periods of high volume.
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
Department Specific Functions
Provides direct supervision and operational oversight of the Facilities Stockroom and Material Management functions. Responsible for the effective management of Stock and Non-Stock inventory, purchasing, receiving, storage, issuance, distribution, vendor relationships, and inventory control systems. Ensures appropriate staffing, training, work assignments, inventory accuracy, material availability, purchasing compliance, and timely support of Facilities operations. Monitors operational performance, identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiency, and ensures Stockroom activities are conducted in accordance with University policies, departmental procedures, safety requirements, and customer service standards.
Provides direct supervision of assigned Stockroom/Material Management employees; establishes work schedules, assigns duties and priorities, monitors performance, provides coaching and training, and conducts performance evaluations in accordance with University policies and departmental standards.
Oversee the daily operations of the Stockroom to ensure the timely purchasing, receiving, storage, issuance, distribution, and delivery of Stock and Non-Stock materials in support of Facilities operations.
Manages inventory levels and ensures Stock items are maintained at appropriate minimum/maximum or par levels within the Facilities Work Order Management system (TMA), based on usage, demand, and operational requirements.
Ensures the accuracy and integrity of inventory records, including item descriptions, pricing, suppliers, locations, quantities, and other master inventory information within TMA.
Oversees cycle counts, periodic spot checks, inventory reconciliations, and the annual physical inventory; investigates discrepancies and implements corrective actions to maintain inventory accuracy and accountability.
Reviews inventory activity, usage, obsolete or excess materials, and stock levels and recommends adjustments to improve inventory availability, space utilization, and cost effectiveness.
Overseas the procurement of Stock and Non-Stock materials through Workday, including Purchase Orders, Change Orders, and related purchasing activities; reviews purchasing…