Parts and Inventory Specialist

Parts and Inventory Specialist# Athens Services## Parts and Inventory Specialist Apply:
Pacoima:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR106371
** 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.  
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* 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.
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* 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
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* Schedule:

** Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 2:30pm with rotating Saturdays  
* 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*##
** 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
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