Maint Buyer & Inventory Control Analyst - #385702

The primary role of the Maintenance Buyer/Planner & Inventory Clerk is to setup, procure parts, maintain engineering store, maintenance planning and execution for the plant. The role requires coordination with SAP team to setup parts in the system and preventive maintenance plan management which includes editing PMs for changes, improvements, follow up with the team to change PM cycles for reliability and coordinate parts and resources for rebuilds.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with equipment vendors to get equipment part lists, cross reference to get OEM part numbers.
• Convert vendor equipment parts list into SAP load list template (excel).
• Coordinate with SAP parts team to load the parts into SAP with required data.
• Define info records, source and vendor for parts, orders as it appears in the purchasing queue, and coordinate with corporate procurement for HS codes and customs clearance.
• Follow up with vendor for shipments, generate bin numbers, rack numbers and setup the engineering storage per guidelines.
• Receive & locate delivered parts, inspect parts per lists provided by vendors, receive them in the ERP and put away into respective bins/racks, etc.
• Print and apply stickers for parts storage locations.
• Label the engineering store, utilities areas, maintenance shop and plant areas for 5S.
• Extract preventive maintenance plans from vendor manuals, follow up with vendors for PM schedules, activities, convert them into SAP template and coordinate with SAP team to get them defined in the system.
• Perform backup for Maintenance Supervisor coverage including payroll.
• Run preventive maintenance reports, hand over PMs to shop techs, coordinate to get them completed and update SAP maintenance records.
• Track site wide maintenance schedule and activities, generate maintenance work orders, kit materials needed for each work order, and follow up to close all work orders.
• Kit parts for PMs, order back up kits and coordinate vendors schedule for PMs.
• Coordinate with general supplies vendors to setup engineering general supplies procurement.
• Run material shortage report, order parts, confirm due dates and follow up.
• Execute periodic supplier relationship and internal meeting activities to improve service to the cross functional teams.
• Meet with cross functional departments for maintenance services delivery and identify improvement areas.
• Run financial reports for cost control, expense reporting and forecasting.
• Working on weekends, holidays and off-shifts may be required to support business activities.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned/required.
  
  

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience of procurement, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, data analytics, and/or data management.
• Exceptional business communication skills, including negotiations.
• Ability to plan materials and service requirements to support ongoing business.
• Knowledge of demand forecasting techniques and inputs (e.g., business trends, seasonality, consumption patterns).
• Optimize inventory levels using statistical models to design min/max/re-order levels.
• Knowledge of asset management procedures, policies and information used to optimize inventory levels and/or fill rates (e.g., balance inventory levels against inventory carrying costs).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Sound computer skills – MS office (excel in particular).
• SAP knowledge or any other ERP system knowledge is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with any maintenance planning software will be an asset.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, ability to read part numbers and part manuals.
• Experience with engineering parts sourcing, identification, and cross referencing required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts.
  
  

Growth Behaviors

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrates curiosity. Welcomes failure as a learning opportunity.
• Smart Risk: Makes bold decisions/recommendations.
• Externally Focused: Understands the upstream and downstream implications of his/her work. Tracks and shares external trends, best practices, or ideas.
• Performance Driven and Accountable: Has high performance standards. Outperforms her/his peers.
• Fast/Agile: Removes barriers to move faster. Experiments and adapts. Thrives under pressure and fast pace.
• Empowered: Brings solutions instead of problems. Challenges the status quo. Has the courage to take an unpopular stance.
  
  

Relocation: None

Travel: None

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Skills

Lean Manufacturing; Collaborative Leadership; Database Management; Customer Service; Procurement Procedures; Agile Methodology; Contracts; Microsoft Office; Group Problem Solving; Mathematics; Communication; Executing Plans; Negotiation; Financial Analysis; Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)