Material Operations Coordinator - Supply Chain

Position Overview

At UT Southwestern, a world‐renowned medical and research center with over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, we are committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. In this role, you will work under minimal supervision to support daily Supply Chain functions—including creating requisitions, supply ordering, receiving, and distribution—in a variety of settings such as warehouses, clinics, labs, or off‐site Medical Office Buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all day-to-day Supply Chain functions to meet departmental and customer needs.
• Generate requisitions for purchase orders to procure needed supplies.
• Receive and/or oversee the receipt of all inbound freight into the facility.
• Deliver and/or oversee the delivery of medical supplies and other freight to appropriate locations.
• Store supplies in designated locations and establish and maintain par levels as needed.
• Track outstanding orders and follow up with vendors regarding backorders, partial shipments, and delays.
• Contact vendors and representatives to obtain price quotes and other necessary information.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Accounts Payable departments to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Assist the Manager in collecting data for analytics, requiring proficiency in Excel.
• Communicate via official e-mail and utilize provided electronic devices to scan and track equipment.
• Assist the Manager in coordinating and monitoring staff activity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field or 2 years of college-level coursework in a related field
• Experience in supply chain operations

Benefits & Perks

• PPO Medical Plan: Available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off: Available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Security & EEO Statement

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.