University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Inventory Specialist III

Orlando, FL (Main Campus) · Mid · Contract

No sponsorship$20k-$25kDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • The Inventory Specialist III supports daily warehouse, logistics, and asset management operations for a large university telecommunications and network services environment.
  • This role serves as the primary backup to the Telecommunications Warehouse Manager and is responsible for coordinating inventory control, technology asset tracking, shipping and receiving, surplus processing, and operational support for network infrastructure projects across campus.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains telecommunications inventory and asset tracking systems by performing cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation activities to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Tracks serialized network equipment and supports procurement and receiving validation processes while ensuring compliance with university asset management policies, financial accountability standards, and lifecycle tracking requirements.
  • Performs core warehouse operations supporting telecommunications and network infrastructure, including receiving, inspecting, unloading, staging, and storing incoming equipment
  • Operates warehouse equipment and supports dock operations, delivery coordination, and material movement to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of operational and project needs.
  • Operational Support and Coordination
  • Supports daily operations by assisting with project logistics, coordinating deliveries and priorities, and serving as acting warehouse lead in the absence of management.
  • Provides guidance to temporary staff, student workers, or contractors, supports emergency response logistics for network incidents, and contributes to process improvements, reporting, and development of warehouse procedures and documentation.
  • Performs core warehouse operations supporting telecommunications and network infrastructure, including receiving, inspecting, unloading, staging, and storing incoming equipment; preparing and coordinating outbound shipments for installations, deployments, returns, and surplus transfers; and maintaining organized, safe, and efficient warehouse environments.
  • Supports secure handling, environmentally responsible disposal, and recycling of assets in partnership with university surplus functions and approved vendors, in accordance with institutional policies.
  • You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 1 2 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference.

Requirements

  • Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position.

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting or leading inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation activities in a regulated or high-compliance environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with enterprise inventory or asset management systems.
  • Knowledge of asset lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, maintenance, and surplus/disposition processes.
  • Experience supporting telecommunications, IT, or network infrastructure environments, including handling serialized equipment and technical assets.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, reporting) and experience generating operational or audit reports.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Special Instructions to the Applicants:
  • Position requires a valid Class E driver's license.

Compensation

  • Maintains accurate inventory and operational records, generates reports and audit documentation, and supports compliance initiatives including annual inventory audits and safety standards.

Benefits

  • The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
  • W orking at UCF has its perks!
  • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
  • Retirement savings options
  • Education assistance
  • And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Company info

  • Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community.
  • We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
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