Parts & Inventory Coordinator

the Lynden Family of Companies•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Alaska Marine Lines is the leading marine transportation company providing barge service to and from Alaska and Hawaii. We offer a stable and set work schedule that gives you a life outside of work. Having not had a single layoff in 40+ years, we offer you job stability in a career that can take you to retirement. Competitive pay and great benefits with a solid company that cares about its employees makes AML the place for you. Alaska Marine Lines is looking for a detail-oriented Parts and Inventory Coordinator to help manage inventory levels and movement, order and receive parts, track materials and supplies as directed by the department. This is a Safety-Sensitive position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High school education or GED is required.
Ability to meet a regular work schedule.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet schedules/deadlines.
Regular attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position. Daily physical presence is required.
Ability to work alone or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to work closely and communicate clearly with mechanics, managers, internal teams, and vendors to support operational needs.
Ability to change focus and job duties in a fast moving, time restricted environment.
PC skills required: Windows, Excel, Outlook, keyboarding proficiency.
Use of a personal mobile device for essential work tasks such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), accessing Dayforce, and receiving time-sensitive communications.

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications include two years of related experience and training in procurement, supply chain coordination, and warehousing.

Responsibilities

Perform regular inventory counts, reconcile system data, and maintain accurate inventory records within purchasing and maintenance & repair systems.
Review inventory data to identify slow-moving, surplus, or obsolete items and provide support in implementing inventory adjustments and ordering modifications as instructed.
Initiate, process, and track requisitions and purchase orders, and expedite deliveries to ensure continuous availability of parts and materials.
Review and reconcile purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices; verify order and billing accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and obtain required approvals in a timely manner.
Prepare and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, transfers, and deliveries, as required.
Organize, store, and distribute parts, tools, and supplies for quick access and minimal loss or downtime.
Operate company forklifts and vehicles as required to receive, move, stage, or distribute materials on-site and off-site in a safe and efficient manner.
Monitor terminal vendor gate communications, escort delivery drivers as needed, and unload deliveries upon arrival.

Benefits

Health Insurance - medical, dental, and vision with low employee contributions
Health Insurance for your family – we also contribute to medical, dental and vision for your family
Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year (PTO) + additional extended leave paid time
Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to PTO (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day)
401(k) with company match + additional annual retirement contribution
Health and Wellness Program - FitOn
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance and AD&D – we pay for at no cost to you
Long term disability – we pay for at no cost to you
Opportunities for internal promotions/career advancement
Family friendly work hours (closed on weekends and paid holidays)
Discretionary Bonus Program
Competitive wages with annual performance and wage reviews