Logistics Supervisor

1. Initiates activities that provide for cost effective use of all supplies used in the business of the Laboratory. 2. Assists the Director in developing annual supply and expense budget, staying within the limit established for utilization, and reporting to the Director any variations from budget. 3. Collaborates in the evaluation of new and/or improved products, making recommendations to the Director. 4. Acts as a resource person to the laboratory staff and clients regarding procurement of supplies. 5. Ensures that the laboratory staff and clients are aware of procedures that provide for efficient ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all laboratory supplies on a daily basis. 6. Through professional and commercial publications, and meetings with sales representatives, maintains an awareness of current trends in product development and the impact on direct and indirect laboratory activities and the laboratory budget. 7. Maintains adequate stocks of inventory while allowing for no wastage of inventory, reagent or product due to shelf storage expiration. 8. Maintains an efficient system of inventory control as to ensure proper levels of supplies in the laboratory available for distribution. 9. Is responsible, under the direction of the Director for the ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all laboratory supplies. 10. Monitors utilization of all supplies and adjusts stock levels respectively. Establishes and maintains MRP levels 11. Performs annual physical inventory of all laboratory supplies. 12. Evaluates and reports to the Director all vendors communicating areas of concern. 13. Distributes information regarding the availability of supplies and other pertinent information to all laboratory staff and clients. 14. Responsible for maintaining records of service contracts, leases, and utilities. 15. Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all reagents, supplies, consumables, equipment, parts, paper, forms, and any other inventory item(s) related to the operation of the Laboratory. 16. Responsibilities extend and apply to any and all locations and sites as which the Laboratory may maintain, distribute, and/or utilize inventory in all of its various forms. Qualifications : 1. Must be alert and intelligent 2. Must be well groomed and present a good physical appearance 3. Must have the ability to maintain a constructive working relationship with all customers, clients, staff, vendors and co-workers 4. Must be an effective communicator both in writing and verbally. Must be a self-starter demonstrating initiative, a positive attitude and the ability to work in an independent and organized manner. Lifting Requirements Heavy- frequently lifting and moving items weighing over 50 pounds. Standing and Stooping for long periods of time. Interested candidates may send their resume to [email protected] with a covering letter justifying their candidature.