Email
Phone(562) 903-4813
LocationCentral Receiving (Building 2)

What We Do

Our Department serves as the university’s central hub for storage, inventory and logistics support. We are responsible for managing departmental storage, surplus furniture and materials, campus inventory distribution, facilities material orders, and invoice processing. Our team also oversees the receipt and delivery of packages for faculty, staff and facilities, supporting daily operations across the university.

Our Mission

To empower the university's staff, faculty and facilities management teams to create and maintain safe, world-class facilities and services for the university.

Our Vision

Our vision is to excel in service, embracing an unwavering commitment to safety, professionalism, customer service, and efficiency. We achieve this through a culture of teamwork and humility.

Open Hours

Regular Hours
Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fridays, 7-11 a.m.

Services We Offer

Our team offers a variety of services including:

  • Storage facilities for departments
  • Surplus furniture and materials website
  • Inventory items for staff/faculty and facilities
  • Processing facilities management material orders, invoices and inventory management
  • Receiving and delivering staff/faculty and facilities packages

 

Department Resources

 

Delivery Address Requirements

How to Address Packages:

    "Your First & Last Name*
    "Department Name"
    13301 University Drive
    La Mirada, CA 90639

    *Please write your name as it appears in the Biola Directory.

    To avoid any issues with deliveries, please double-check the address before placing any orders. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the Warehouse Receiver at warehouse.receiver@biola.edu or ext 5854.


    Disposal of Hazardous Materials

    Central Stores is also responsible for the proper disposal of hazardous materials. Items to be picked up must be labeled and placed in sealed containers, with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided. Arrangements for pick up can be made by contacting Facilities Management (see below for contact information).

    For requesting pick-up of Hazardous Material please contact us by using the Facilities Management Work Request Form or calling the Operations Office of Facilities Management at extension 4898.

    Additional information regarding handling of Hazardous Material can be found in the Employee Handbook.

    Department Members

    Mike Warren
    Central Stores Buyer
    Daniel Stryffeler
    Operations Supervisor
    Stella Moreno
    Warehouse Receiver
    Biola University
    13800 Biola Ave. La Mirada, CA 90639
    1-562-903-6000
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