MRO Inventory Specialist

Entek•Terre Haute, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ENTEK is seeking a detail-oriented and organized MRO Specialist in Terre Haute, Indiana, to manage maintenance, repair, and operations inventory and materials that support plant reliability and uptime. The role maintains accurate inventory records, coordinates replenishment, receives and issues materials, and helps ensure parts and supplies are available for planned and emergency maintenance activities. It supports maintenance effectiveness through material readiness and inventory accuracy, but does not perform maintenance labor planning or scheduling. The MRO Specialist works closely with Maintenance, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to minimize downtime and support proactive maintenance practices. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday through Friday starting at 7:00 a.m. Flexibility is required to support maintenance coverage and scheduled shutdowns. The position is based in Terre Haute, Indiana.

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 independent decisions.
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 inventory adjustments in the CMMS or inventory system, linking usage to work orders where 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 when receiving, storing, and issuing materials.
Monitor stock levels, usage, lead times, and open orders; prepare replenishment requests and coordinate purchasing activities within approval procedures.
Complete and submit purchase requisitions for MRO parts and supplies, including accurate descriptions, quantities, pricing, and required delivery dates.
Pick, kit, stage, and issue materials for preventive maintenance, planned repairs, and shutdown work in coordination with the Maintenance Planner; communicate material 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 established 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 levels and critical spares; identify excess or obsolete stock and coordinate approved returns, repairable component tracking, and disposition.