MRO Inventory Specialist

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Supervisor, the MRO Inventory Specialist is responsible for following standard duties for all aspects of purchasing in the organization, while assisting the Purchasing team with day-to-day purchasing activities and functions. Maintaining cost control, purchase order processes and vendor management.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Three years experience purchasing manufacturing maintenance parts and equipment
• Experience with MRO inventory control and cycle counting preferred
• Experience requesting quotes from suppliers
• CMMS and ERP system experience preferred
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail orientated
• Teamwork - ability to work closely with maintenance team
• Accountable, self-motivated, and results oriented
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure

• Place operational non-inventory purchase orders for items based upon approved requests.
• Place maintenance inventory purchase orders based on replenishment reports and usage.
• Work within a CMMS system to maintain accurate inventory information
• Transport maintenance inventory from dock to the parts cages and put away daily.
• Receive maintenance inventory into CMMS system.
• Cycle counting maintenance inventory products.
• Ensure proper maintenance of open purchase orders and purchase order requests.
• Communicate lead time, pricing, backorder, or delivery date changes to all necessary parties.
• Work effectively with suppliers, maintenance and support cross-functional requests and inquiries.
• Single point of contact for creating PO's and PO modifications.
• Develop and foster key internal and vendor relationships.
• Implement creative processes to mitigate risk of operational delays.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of dead inventory with maintenance team and return parts to vendors when necessary.
• Interact with the Accounts Payable department when resolving supplier invoice/purchase order discrepancies.
• Work with maintenance and operations to identify product and vendor alternatives for achieving cost savings.
• Monitor supplier's product, pricing, and delivery accuracy. Obtain corrective actions as necessary.
• Handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.