Parts & Inventory Control Associate

Day in the life

The Parts and Inventory Control Associate, also known as the Inventory Control Technician I supports the daily operations of the Material Control Parts Counter by receiving, storing, researching, issuing, and accurately recording parts, materials, and supplies. This position assists internal customers by identifying the correct parts, confirming availability, providing order updates, and recommending alternative solutions when needed. The role also supports inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving, material movement, reporting, and other warehouse activities.

This position reports to the Supervisor of Inventory Control and Material Management and works under the guidance of higher-level Inventory Control Technicians.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to the job. All employees will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. All jobs require regular and reliable attendance.

• Receives, stores, and issues materials and supplies in a high-density storage facility with limited aisle clearance, shelving and pallet racks.
• Assists Shipping and Receiving by counting, sorting, identifying, labeling, locating, storing, and recording incoming items verifying receipt against orders.
• Issues parts, tools, and materials as requested within established guidelines, and records issuance manually on work orders and in software applications.
• Researches and identifies the correct part, material, availability, and/or alternative resource for the most cost-effective solution with our internal customer using software applications, parts manuals, bulletins, and diagrams
• Provides status reports on outstanding orders to our internal customers and communicates any change in need or urgency as the situation requires.
• Assists with Internal Parts Requisition s (IPR) for new parts or special projects and documents recommendations for inventory adjustment and quality audit issues.
• Receives, tags, locates, records, and stores repairable item cores.
• Operates material handling equipment to unload vehicles and move material between and within high-density storage facility(s). This equipment includes but is not limited to Fork Truck, Pallet Jack, Dollies, rolling tables and pneumatic lifts.
• Uses a computer and acquires skills in certain automated inventory applications.
• Completes daily activity reports and special projects.
• Creates and maintains spreadsheet reports to document workload and material movement activity.
• Performs physical counts, examines stored materials and records accurate results.
• Makes pick-ups and deliveries using available LYNX vehicles and includes dropping off cores and picking up new parts at vendor locations; transfers/makes deliveries of parts and materials between operations bases, buildings and satellite facility(s).

• A High School diploma or GED
• Additional directly related experience beyond the minimum requirement may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license and safe driving record

• One year of inventory control experience.
• A Forklift Industrial Operator’s license and experience helpful
• Knowledge of bus or automotive parts helpful

• Knowledge of proper handling of HAZMAT products/materials and related items.
• Skills in interpersonal relations with a positive customer-oriented attitude.
• Skills in analysis and organization with attention to details.
• Skills in the use of computers including spreadsheets, word processing, and automated inventory software applications. .
• Ability to work with minimal supervision to process accurate documents.
• Ability to assimilate information, make sound independent decisions and communicate the information.
• Ability to learn new software programs.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exhibit…