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Position Number: 1787097
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Warehouse Supervisor

Job Opening ID: 183513
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Procurement Services
Department: Property Disposition
Posting Begin/End Date: 1/23/2020 1/30/2020
Salary: $51,000.00 $61,250.00
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Purchasing

Job Summary
The University of Michigan's Property Disposition Department has an exciting opportunity to employ a Warehouse Supervisor. Property Disposition is a division of Procurement Services, which manages a diverse selection of goods and services, offering the university community key business services including procurement, travel & expense, space analysis, property control, printing, copying, and mailing services, and property disposition. This position will supervise 2-3 full-time and temporary employees.

As a Warehouse Supervisor, this individual will be responsible for managing disposition operations for University owned surplus property. Day to day operational duties include but are not limited to: determination of pricing, sales management, customer relations management, inventory management, delivery logistics, and ensuring efficient and safe removal of property. This role requires someone who can work under minimal supervision and is self-motivated and dependable.

Please note: This is a 2 year term-limited position.

Responsibilities*

Lead/perform asset disposition activities to support overall mission of the Office of Property Disposition. Focus will be mainly furniture, lab/medical equipment, and supplies.
Confirm receipt of surplus items, manages discrepancies, and ensure proper documentation is completed and filed correctly
Ensure all received items are entered into the inventory system quickly and efficiently
Ensure inventory system is accurate, by monitoring reports, and conducting frequent audits
Ensure the warehouse is a clean and safe environment
Determine best sales method of surplus property
Identify new and maximize existing sales channels
Ensure all initial item pricing and pricing reductions are conducted consistently within standard pricing policies
Ensure compliance with all university policies and government regulations
Review inventory throughput and sales results and communicate outcomes to leadership on an ongoing basis
Use leadership, analytical, and creative problem solving skills, as well as interpersonal and communication skills to resolve issues
Provide accurate time estimates for tasks, identify impacted teams, and notify management of potential risks and issues

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Lead role leading teams of both direct and indirect supervision
Successful track record of providing leadership to deliver repeatable, high quality service delivery
Demonstrated ability to react quickly, lead, and perform exceptionally well during critical events
Strong technical skills in the Google suite as well as Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to adapt and learn other hardware and software as it relates to the role
Ability to work in a warehouse environment without air conditioning
Routinely move and transport up to 50lbs

Desired Qualifications*

Strong customer communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical customers
Strong customer service orientation
Demonstrated ability to lead teams of technical personnel responsible for operational management
Certified to operate an electric forklift

Additional Information
Procurement Services seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/183513/warehouse_supervisor