Supplies & Inventory Supervisor

at  Mount Royal University

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in supply chain management, warehousing, retail services, and/or administration (minimum 2 years).
• Experience working in a childcare/educational setting is an asset.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing priorities and deadlines.
• Must be proficient in using Google Workspace tools (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Mail, Forms, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be task and deadline oriented.
• Ability to work well in a team and individually.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License; access to a vehicle.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Supplies and Inventory (SI) Supervisor, your job is to coordinate the materials necessary for successful curriculum delivery at MRU Camps. Under the supervision of the Youth Programming Coordinators, you are responsible for purchasing, organizing, and distributing supplies and inventory to all camps. You will also work closely with the other Program Supervisors, Administrative Assistant, and Supplies and Inventory Assistants to meet daily and weekly deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete pre and post-camp inventory of all MRU Camps supplies, assets, equipment, and materials.
• Assist with the onboarding process by planning and delivering training and orientation week for all 100+ summer camp staff.
• Manage and direct a team of 2 Supplies and Inventory Assistants.
• Maintain the organization of camp inventory at all times.
• Receive supply requests and remind camps staff of supplies and inventory related deadlines.
• Respond to staff inquiries and concerns.
• Seek out ways to innovate and optimize the supplies and inventory process.
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill supply requests in a timely manner.
• Purchase supplies and compile receipts/invoices for regular expense reporting.
• Oversee and adhere to the supplies and inventory budget.
• Reduce waste and unnecessary expenses by embracing sustainability.
• Liaise with program supervisors to ensure that the needs of all program streams are being met.