Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II

Department​
 

Press Warehouse Inventory Control

About the Department

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The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) is a state-of-the-art distribution and fulfillment operation, providing a full range of services to the University of Chicago Press and scholarly publishers worldwide. Located in the Historic Pullman District near 110th Langley, the CDC is conveniently located near the Metra and the Bishop Ford Freeway. The facility is two hundred seventy-three thousand square feet housing nearly twelve million books in inventory, and more than nineteen thousand units shipped daily. Our team is hard-working, highly motivated, and enjoy the same benefits as the University of Chicago campus-based employees, many with the added benefit of working close to home. On-the-job training provided.

Job Information​
 

Job Summary:

This position will assist and the support specialized needs of the Inventory Control Department of the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities: 

• Receive, code and submit invoices for payment approval. 

• Order supplies proactively and as instructed for all departments of Distribution Center.

• Reconcile and file management’s expense reports as needed. 

• Collect and report daily attendance of all CDC departments. 

• Carry relevant working knowledge of all CDC departments to provide assistance to management as needed.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. 

• High level of discretion in sensitive matters.  Customer Service oriented. 

Additional Requirements​​
 

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

•    At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably in books.

•     Experience in a warehouse environment.

•     Excellent writing skills, word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must.

•     Understanding of warehouse operations a plus.

•     Previous experience in Inventory Control pr