## Chem Stores Sales and Inventory CoordinatorApply: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Full time: Posted Today: At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day. Learn more about our recruitment process.**Job Requisition ID:** **Time Type:**Full time**Employee Group:**Staff**Job Category:**Laboratory Support**Employment Type:**Permanent**Department:**Faculty of Science - Chemistry - Services**Hiring Range:**$51,306.48 - $64,133.10**Posting Information:**This posting is for an existing vacancy.The internal posting deadline for this position is *September 24, 2026* at 11:59PM**Job Description:**Primary PurposeThe Chemistry Stores Sales and Inventory Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Chemistry Stores and provides outstanding customer service to the University research and teaching labs. The incumbent plans and co-ordinates all inventory, procedural and related stores activities including ordering, stocking and maintaining inventory of hardware, glassware, equipment and chemicals. Chemistry Stores front counter acts as an information and help desk and provides support to graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff.Key AccountabilitiesStorekeeping* Act as primary contact for front counter sales to all customers, including students, staff and faculty; * Manage Chemistry Stores storeroom by keeping the area well stocked and organized; * Receive and stock daily deliveries; * Responsible for makinginventory decisions and changes,



adding and removing inventory based on feedback from customers and suppliers; * Order stationary/office supplies for Chemistry faculty and lab instructors for teaching purposes; * Maintain accuracy of inventory through daily monitoring of quantities, re-order status and price changes; * Organize bi-annual inventory counts and reconcile any inventory discrepancies; * Train and supervise co-op students supporting front counter operations.Research Lab Sales* First contact for sales inquiries including stock availability, specifications and prices; * Responsible for processing transactions through the eRPortal inventory software; * Ensures timely processing and accuracy of work orders provided by graduate students, staff and faculty; * Maintain familiarity with many different research labs, some with specific policies for purchasing and special request/preferences; * Ensure liquid nitrogenand dry ice is available to Chemistry graduate students if needed over weekends and statutory holidays; * Provide information onsafety requirements and operations at the University. This requires knowledge of laboratory safety protocol, hazards and prevention.Email Ordering* Responsible for receiving and processing email orders on a daily basis; * Ensures each order includes a proper work order number, lab location and authorized signature; * Responsible for packing, labeling and processing online orders through inventory system; * Arrange pick-ups timeswith customers and maintain a schedule of appointments through the day; * Keep copies of all email authorization forms, which are required for all online orders.Undergraduate Stock and Sign-out* Help support undergraduate Chemistry labs by holding a stock of glassware for sign out each term; * Ensure the return of all borrowed glassware, and restock lockers with missing equipment at the start of each term; * Prepare lab key forms for all Chemistry UG labs. These allow the department to keep a record of all students and the lockers they are responsible for. This position keeps the stock of keys, and ensures current keys are cut when needed.* Ensures all keys are returned at the end of the term. Collect lost locker key fees and maintain a history of key fee settlement for the term.* Works with the Registrar’s Office to have the student’s

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