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We are seeking an Inventory & Distribution Coordinator who will follow established protocols to ensure that all receiving, delivery and shipments for the Johns Hopkins community are processed and completed accurately daily. Ensures all customers receive the correct items in a timely fashion.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of inventory and distribution.
• Train new delivery staff and/or students.
• Open assigned areas at start of workday.
• Unpack and stock deliveries.
• Ensure deliveries are covered and completed accurately and timely.
• Deliver inventory products to customers as needed.
• Coordinate efficient delivery routes and operate delivery vehicle when needed.
• Make deliveries to other locations and campuses.
• Maintain equipment and ensure proper storage, stability and integrity of inventory items.
• Produce regular inventory reports.
• Use established systems to process orders and create required documentation.
• Responsible for inventory and space management for stocked items and special orders.
• Establish and upgrade delivery protocols and ensure adherence to established protocols.
• Communicate directly with vendors to monitor outstanding orders.
• Adapt to changes in protocol as inventory and distribution needs arise.
• Support daily operations of the core as needed/requested by the Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned to support the daily operations as needed.
• HIPAA, DOT/IATA Dangerous Goods Shipping, Chemical Waste Management (obtained after employment).
• Must possess a valid driver's license with clean driving record.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related retail or customer service experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Proficient in the use of the Sensaphone alarm system.
• Must be able to multitask and have strong attention to detail--willing to adapt to change.
• Outgoing, friendly, knowledgeable, and highly responsible.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

• Inventory Control - Awareness
• Inventory Documentation Control and Reporting - Awareness
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance - Awareness
• Logistics and Distribution Coordination - Awareness
• Order Management - Awareness
• Staff Training and Development - Awareness

Classified Title: Inventory & Distribution Coordinator   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OD  
Starting Salary Range: $16.20 - $28.80 HRLY ($44,150 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F/8:30 to 5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Genetic Resources Core Facility GRCF   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

About Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University (JHU) was founded in 1876 as the nation's first research university, dedicated to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world. JHU is the largest private employer in Baltimore and Maryland, making a large economic impact in the city and state. We enroll more than 30,000 full- and part-time students across nine academic divisions, offering in-person and remote learning in over 400 programs. Not only are we located in Baltimore, but we also have a presence in Washington, D.C.

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