Research Stores Retail Specialist

: Department Overview: As the Research Stores Retail Specialist you will aim to provide customer service, POS sales assistance, inventory, and administrative support for our research customers.You will be responsible for monitoring and managing inventory and replenishment levels. As a member of our team, you will also receive inventory and processing orders for shipping or delivery. You will also support administrative responsibilities related to requisitioning, PO management, and other supporting activities to ensure smooth operations. Function/Duties of Position: Customer Service and Cashiering:

• Assists customers in the ordering and processing of Research Stores merchandise. Provides diverse audiences with technical information regarding the merchandise and services, utilizing practical experience, training and available print and electronic media resources; operates and maintains a Point of Sales (POS) system. Prepares and submits stock and customer special order items

Inventory Maintenance:

• Maintains adequate inventory levels and replenishment levels. Performed inventory cycle counts; documents inventory variances and works with staff to maintain inventory accuracy.

Shipping and Receiving:

• Receives hazardous and technical merchandise and verifies pricing and quantities received, enters data into Oracle database makes labels; prepares merchandise for delivery or shipping as requested; maintains sales presentations and work areas.

Operations and Billing:

• Maintains technical information, including Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS), Oracle and HOME (POS) databases and resource files; coordinates departmental and University fiscal accounting data entry functions; processes billing for inter-departmental purchases, processes invoices; provides general clerical support.

Required Qualifications:

• One year of experience in retail sales including selling, cash register operation, general clerical work and/or financial record keeping (preference will be given for specialty store environment); OR
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Point-of-Sale (POS) systems or cashing; intermediate Excel; Working knowledge of email and the Internet.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications: Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• AA, BS, BA in related Health, Medical, Science or Business with a Material Management emphasis.
• NAOSSM, Purchasing or Material Management professional organizations

Experience:

• Experience in retail sales including selling, register or POS operation, general clerical work and/or financial record keeping. The position is best suited for a person with experience in scientific stores or scientific distribution. Ability to operate a computer to access the store's registers, sales and inventory data

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Microsoft Office Suite & Oracle knowledge

Additional Details: The work schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hazardous solvents and chemicals, laboratory animals and warehouse environment. Benefits: Two raises per year - One at anniversary date and one across the board annual increase Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year 8 paid holidays per year Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pay Range: $22.5 - 26.48 per hour All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].