Inventory Control Coordinator

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Job Summary:

Surplus With A Purpose (SWAP) is seeking an Inventory Control Coordinator to join their team. This position supports the Universitys environmental stewardship efforts by assisting with the reuse and responsible disposition of University and State surplus property. The Inventory Control Coordinator receives evaluates and processes surplus items for resale donation recycling or disposal and provides customer service to UW departments and public customers. If you are interested in working with a team dedicated to sustainability and excellent customer service apply now and join SWAP!

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Shelves inventory and maintains organization

• Inspects and inventories received items and processes notifications to appropriate entities. Reconciles discrepancies

• Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders following established vendor procurement procedures

• Generates inventory reports to account for available stock and usage

Department:

Division of Business Services (Verona Operations MDS/SWAP)

Compensation:
The anticipated starting hourly rate for the position is $21.50/hour (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications)

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

-Experience working in a large warehouse environment
-Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification
-Customer service experience

-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to stand/walk 6 hours per day

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience working in retail setting

Education:

Required: High School Diploma/GED

How to Apply:

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process click the apply now button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Resume Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please note when applying there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. Applications submitted without a cover letter may still be considered but a cover letter is required to guarantee consideration.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer and therefore is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on May 19 2026.

Contact Information:

Eva Armour-Esser HR Generalist

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