"Inventory Manager"

Position Information

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

Salary Range: $53,000 - $57,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Posting Close Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on the listed close date. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required
• Cover Letter is preferred

Job Details

Job Summary

The Inventory Manager provides managerial, administrative and technical skills necessary to supervise the operations of the University inventory function. This role is responsible for the maintenance and reporting of University property defined as inventory.

Core Responsibilities

1. Supervises staff responsible for maintaining records regarding the description, location, disposal and value of all capital and controlled equipment owned by the University.
2. Supervises and assists in the data entry and maintenance of all property records into the PeopleSoft and State Property Accounting (SPA) mainframe inventory programs.
3. Supervises and processes stolen and missing equipment reports, and the review of purchase order and receiving documents. Processes equipment transfers between departments.
4. Acts as UTSA liaison with the UT Austin Inventory Department.
5. Creates, maintains and reconciles the Inventory departmental budget.
6. Oversees all departmental hiring, supervision and administrative functions related to departmental staff such as vacation and sick leave recording and reporting, training, and staff performance evaluations.
7. Plans and initiates the Annual Physical Inventory for all university departments, reviews the Annual Physical Inventory reports and reconciles report discrepancies.
8. Conducts an annual audit of a percentage of Annual Physical Inventory reports, analyzes those results, creates management reports and revises policies and procedures of inventory accordingly.
9. Conducts property disposals of state owned equipment and materials.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Seven (7) years of related work experience.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Logistics Management
• Transportation Management
• Inventory Management
• Warehouse Operations Management
• Contract Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Process Automation
• Data Management
• Logistics Net

Working Conditions

• Normal office conditions.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will work both on campus and remotely in Texas. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.