Materials Management Coordinator

Job Posting Title:Materials Management Coordinator----Hiring Department:Dell Medical School----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Non-Exempt from FLSA----Earliest Start Date:Immediately----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:AUSTIN, TX----Job Details:PurposeThe Materials Management Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the supply chain logistics of materials within the healthcare system, ensuring timely procurement, storage, and distribution of supplies. This role coordinates with various departments to meet their material needs, maintains inventory accuracy, and optimizes supply chain processes.ResponsibilitiesInventory ManagementMonitor and maintain accurate inventory levels.Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.Implement inventory control procedures to minimize waste and overstock.Procurement CoordinationCoordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.Review and process purchase orders and requisitions.Communicate with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.Distribution and LogisticsParticipate in the distribution of materials to various departments.Ensure efficient and timely delivery of supplies.Coordinate with internal teams to optimize delivery schedules.Data ManagementMaintain accurate records of inventory transactions.Update inventory databases to ensure adequate material supply.Generate reports on inventory status and usage patterns.Compliance and SafetyEnsure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.Implement and enforce safety protocols for material handling.Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GEDAt least 2 year(s) of experience in materials management, inventory control, supply chain, or a related field.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriatePreferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related fieldAt least 3 year(s) of experience in materials management, with at least 1 year in a healthcare setting.Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)Salary Range$40,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking Environment/EquipmentStandard office equipmentRepetitive use of a keyboardMay be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty