Parts and Inventory Specialist

Summary

• 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

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.

• •Environmental:
• •Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise occasionally.
• •Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally.
• •Works inside only. Position considered office only.

Benefits:

• •Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• •401K & Profit Sharing
• •Employee Assistance Program
• •Life Insurance
• •Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• •Recognition programs
• •Professional development learning

Hourly Wage: $25.60 - $29.50/hour

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

Benefits:

• •Competitive wages
• •Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• •401K
• •Life Insurance
• •Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• •Career plan
• •Recognition programs
• •Professional development learning
• •An exceptional work environment

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