Parts & Inventory Specialist

Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Parts and Inventory Specialist leads local inventory management for vehicle maintenance and repair items. These functions include inventory receiving, stocking, purchase requests, issuing, kitting, tracking/reporting, and cycle counting. The Inventory Specialist conducts all business in accordance with approved inventory management policies and procedures.

Job Description

• Physically receive materials from vendors and input receipt data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to travel to pick up and/or deliver parts as needed.
• Issue parts to repair orders via CMMS.
• Manage critical spare parts identification and stocking levels.
• Submit procurement requisitions for parts needed into Procurement.
• Identify obsolete inventory and manage disposition according to approved procedure.
• Conduct scheduled inventory cycle counts in order to identify root cause and mitigate inventory inaccuracies.
• Utilize CMMS to organize inventory locations according to product category, Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) code, and part number sequence.
• Ensure parts entered into the CMMS (Dossier and/or Fleetio) follow the correct nomenclature and part description naming conventions.
• Maintain storeroom operations in adherence to Company standards.
• Manage parts returns, warranty recovery, and core exchange tracking/reporting.
• Assist the shop mechanics by researching parts needed for repairs.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience in heavy truck equipment & light duty truck parts inventory management and research.
• Ability to read and comprehend parts breakdown books.
• Familiar with Inventory Management software applications.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency – specifically Excel.
• Consistently behaves in a professional manner.
• Valid Class C Driver's License with acceptable Driver's Record.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish).
• ASE Parts Specialist certification.
• APICS CPIM certification.

Hourly Wage: $24.81 - $28.60/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Saturdays as needed

Benefits: