The Central Receiving Department has the following general responsibilities:

	Receive incoming shipments of goods for University departments
	Make deliveries of goods received from vendors to University departments
	Coordinate outgoing shipments of goods for University departments
	Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments and deliveries to departments
	Inspect incoming shipments for external damage
	Coordinate freight claims with carriers
	Investigate discrepancies with received goods
	Provide assistance to departments with shipping and receiving matters