Parts Associate
The Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) Specialist will be responsible for managing the parts inventory and supplies for maintenance technicians and operators. Duties will include procuring parts, materials, and services required by the maintenance team for both breakdown and planned maintenance activity. You will work with the maintenance planner/scheduler to ensure all necessary parts, materials and services are available on time, and communicate any issues adversely impacting deliveries to the purchasing.
Responsibilities
•Procure parts, materials for the maintenance team
•Responsible for all areas of Maintenance Inventory
•Must keep accurate records and maintain constant awareness of parts inventory levels
•Issue and receive inventory items and receive parts and supplies ordered
•Enter data into CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) and support various levels of maintenance organization
•Receive, stock, select, and dispense materials and supplies
•Maintain accurate records relative to purchases, inventory, and work orders in CMMS and ERP
•Develop and review report KPIs for inventory performance tracking
•Develop plan for inventory levels, using historical data
•Work with planner/scheduler to order materials and parts required for maintenance work orders
•Kit parts for planned maintenance and project work orders
•Follow up with suppliers to ensure orders are processed and scheduled to deliver on time
•Communicate late deliveries with management and procurement teams, and work with suppliers to help resolve issues as quickly as possible to minimize impact on business
•Knowledge of barcode scanners to help organize inventory and ensure part picking accuracy
•Will be required to do physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and adjust inventory as needed
•Inspect tools and equipment for wear or defects
•Maintain housekeeping standards in regular work areas and storage areas
The ideal candidate has general supply and inventory knowledge
•Support and assist Maintenance, Operations Personnel to help order items as needed
•Develop monitor and maintain Kanban system of supplied goods
•Maintain inventory and re-order points to ensure uninterrupted service to all departments
•Review and release work orders for outside processing
•Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
•High school education or equivalent required
•1-3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
•Basic computer skills are necessary
•Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite
•Knowledge of standard purchasing practices and procedures
•Must possess strong administrative and organizational abilities
•Ability to work accurately with numbers and details
•Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with employees, vendors, and others
•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, managers, employees, and suppliers
•Experience with computerized inventory control software or CMMS
•Familiarity with maintenance tools and mechanical/electrical/plumbing components
•Must be organized, able to work with minimal supervisory oversight, and attentive to detail
•Must have good verbal and written communication skills
•Must have problem-solving, job planning, and organizing skills
•Must be able to build collaborative relationships with employees and vendors
•Must meet the physical requirements including, but not limited to lifting, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, and must be able to lift 25 lbs.
