Materials & Spares Inventory Coordinator

American SpiralWeld Pipe Company•Paris, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing the inventory of materials, tools, and equipment within an industrial establishment. The coordinator receives, inventories, stores, and issues items, maintaining accurate records. They also manage critical spares lists, track inventory levels, and assist with maintenance work orders and parts ordering. The position involves coordinating with various departments and vendors, performing cycle counts, and ensuring the accuracy of inventory records in systems like JDE and CAM. Additionally, the role includes managing courier services, investigating discrepancies, and supporting operators in obtaining necessary parts. The coordinator is also expected to promote continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Working knowledge of PLC programming software (such as Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000) and drive configuration software.
Ability to use the site CMMS for work orders and parts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including basic data analysis in Excel.
Blueprint and electrical schematic reading, including American and European (IEC) style prints.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to prioritize work, manage time, communicate clearly, and make sound decisions under production pressure.
Willingness to learn and apply multiple job-related skills, train others, and work in a group environment.

Nice To Haves

NFPA 70E training
Level I infrared thermography
PLC, drive, or robot manufacturer training

Responsibilities

Receives, inventories, stores, and issues hand tools, machine tools, materials, and equipment.
Maintains records of tools and equipment issued and returned, manually or using a computer.
Maintains up-to-date critical spares list and inventory; provides reports as requested.
Maintains records on inventory levels, preventative maintenance schedules, and maintenance performed in all departments.
Serves as a point of contact with vendors to order, receive, and ensure payment for parts/supplies and services.
Assists the Maintenance Planner with the process for Maintenance Work Orders in CAM (creating and closing).
Enters Maintenance crew labor hours in CAM on a timely basis and maintains high accuracy.
Ensures materials are correct in JDE, have been received correctly, and stored in the proper location(s).
Performs daily/monthly/yearly cycle counts.
Plans for parts storage and organization in conjunction with the Maintenance department and Equipment Reliability efforts.
Reviews all PO requisitions for accuracy, item IDs, and forwards for appropriate approvals.
Assists Purchasing in negotiating purchase part pricing as needed.
Coordinates material requirements with Material Planning, Area Stores, Engineering and Production.
Manages courier deliveries and collections, tracks accordingly.
Identifies, investigates, and processes inventory discrepancies.
Assists operators in obtaining needed parts and assemblies and the distribution of supplies.
Receives, unpacks, and stores incoming tools, material and equipment, and requisitions stock to replenish inventory.
Repairs, services, and lubricates tools and equipment, using hand tools, spray guns, or pressurized spray cans.
Locates lost or misplaced tools and equipment.
Kits tools and parts for maintenance planned projects, including project identification and area needed.
Monitors satellite storage locations throughout the plant, tracks use of supplies in each location and prepares reports for Management.
Delivers tools, supplies and/or equipment to workers, manually or using a hand truck.
Marks and identifies tools and equipment using identification tag, stamp or electric marking tool.
Communicates with management to identify shortages or other issues that may affect the ability to accomplish priorities.
Gathers computer-generated and manually generated requisitions daily.
Maintains tracking of PO and requisition for receiving purposes to notify requestor when parts arrive.
Performs other tasks as instructed by supervisor.
Actively promotes and participates in all continuous improvement and safety initiatives.
Actively pursues all training opportunities and applies them to subsequent maintenance tasks.