MRO Inventory Specialist
About The Position
ENTEK is seeking a detail-oriented and organized MRO Specialist to manage maintenance, repair, and operations inventory and materials supporting plant reliability and uptime at its Terre Haute, Indiana location. The position maintains accurate inventory records, coordinates replenishment, receives and issues materials, and ensures parts and supplies are available for planned and emergency maintenance activities. It supports maintenance effectiveness through material readiness and inventory accuracy, working closely with Maintenance, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers. The role does not perform maintenance labor planning or scheduling. The MRO Specialist receives and verifies materials, maintains organized and secure storage, accurately records inventory transactions in a CMMS or inventory system, identifies parts, follows safety and housekeeping requirements, monitors stock and orders, and completes purchase requisitions. The position also picks, kits, stages, and issues materials for maintenance work; coordinates urgent shortages and deliveries; conducts cycle counts and supports physical inventories; maintains accurate item and equipment records; and supports inventory level recommendations and the management of excess, obsolete, and repairable items. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 a.m. Flexibility is required to support maintenance coverage and scheduled shutdowns. ENTEK describes its values as Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Commitment, and states that it invests in employees’ growth and success. The company is an equal opportunity employer, and its locations are non-smoking.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a technical, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience in MRO inventory, industrial storeroom operations, materials coordination, or maintenance support.
- Working knowledge of CMMS or inventory systems, accurate transaction entry, and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of inventory control, cycle counting, replenishment, lead times, stock levels, purchasing workflows, and work order material tracking.
- Working knowledge of industrial maintenance parts, equipment components, and the relationship between spare parts availability and equipment reliability.
- Strong understanding of proper OSHA safety practices and procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to make decisions independently.
- Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of experience in MRO inventory, industrial storeroom operations, or maintenance materials support in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience with CMMS or inventory systems, cycle counting, parts identification, and supplier coordination.
- Ability to identify and distinguish mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other industrial MRO components using specifications and manufacturer documentation.
- Ability to read parts manuals, equipment drawings, and basic schematics to verify part numbers, dimensions, and material requirements.
Responsibilities
- Receive and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documents, and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with Purchasing and suppliers.
- Maintain organized, secure, and clearly labeled storage locations for MRO parts, materials, tools, and supplies.
- Accurately and promptly record receipts, issues, returns, transfers, and approved adjustments in the CMMS or inventory system, linking material usage to work orders as applicable.
- Identify required parts using equipment records, manuals, drawings, manufacturer part numbers, and input from maintenance technicians, the Maintenance Planner, and Engineering; obtain technical approval for substitutions.
- Follow established safety, material handling, storage, and housekeeping requirements.
- Monitor stock levels, usage, lead times, and open orders; prepare replenishment requests and coordinate purchasing within approval procedures.
- Complete and submit purchase requisitions for MRO parts and supplies with accurate descriptions, quantities, pricing, and delivery dates.
- Pick, kit, stage, and issue materials for preventive maintenance, planned repairs, and shutdown work in coordination with the Maintenance Planner; communicate readiness and shortages.
- Coordinate with Maintenance and Purchasing to expedite critical shortages and urgent repair materials, track delivery commitments, and escalate supply risks.
- Perform cycle counts and support physical inventories; investigate discrepancies and process corrections through approval procedures.
- Maintain accurate item descriptions, manufacturer and supplier part numbers, storage locations, units of measure, and equipment parts associations; help prevent duplicate item records.
- Review inventory usage and support recommendations for minimum and maximum stock levels and critical spares.
- Identify excess or obsolete stock and coordinate approved returns, repairable component tracking, and disposition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
