Mission

The mission of the Shipping and Receiving Department is to maintain a secure storage facility for supplies and
materials and to provide an efficient disbursement of these supplies to schools and departments.

Goals

To ensure that all work areas are safe, clean and conducive to a positive work environment and to provide timely
and efficient distribution services to all campuses and departments To process and deliver merchandise,
equipment, and supplies to all campuses and departments within a reasonable period.

Placing Orders for Supplies

Online Inventory Requests:

Go into Finance Plus System to place orders.

Offline Inventory Requests:

The Inventory requests will be handled by the accounting department.

Out-of-Stock Items:

1. If an item is out-of-stock, the assigned clerk will not be able to place the order.
2. The items may be reordered at a later date.

Processing Inventory Items:

The Assigned Inventory Clerk will process the requisition, attach the Pick/Pack list and place the
merchandise in its assigned route area for delivery.

Restocking Inventory Supplies:

1. Send request to purchasing for solicitation of items needed.
2. Issue purchase order to companies that have provided the best value.
3. Receive and stock merchandise.

Inter-district mail will be picked up at designated area predetermined by the campuses or Departments. The
only inter-district mail accepted for delivery is regular mail or clasp envelopes. Inter-District will be sent out the
next business day. If you any questions please let us know by calling (956) 473-7976.

How to Reach Us

Our regular working hours are from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday through Friday. If you any questions
regarding a shipment to your department/campus or any other questions please don’t hesitate to call (956) 473-7976.

United Independent School District
Support Services Department
3501 E. Saunders
Laredo, Texas, 78041

Staff