Parts and Inventory Specialist

Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Physical:
  • Sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking & smelling continuously.
  • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, calculating, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously.
  • Eye/hand coordination, fingering (typing), handling, & wrist motion continuously.
  • Standing & walking frequently.
  • Bending, reaching, and stretching occasionally.
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise occasionally.
  • Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally.

Hourly Wage: $25.60 - $29.50/hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:30pm (depending on business needs)

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

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