Parts Planner

Kokosing•Fredericktown, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokosing is seeking a Parts Planner to provide support to the equipment manager and mechanics for the maintenance of company equipment. This role involves managing inventory, processing parts requests, expediting shipping and receiving, negotiating with vendors, and maintaining accurate records of parts and maintenance history. The Parts Planner will also be responsible for identifying and ordering necessary parts and materials, updating equipment information in Viewpoint EM, and communicating effectively with various team members.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
3-5+ years of parts and/or equipment maintenance experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong sense of urgency
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees within the company
Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Problem solver; can-do attitude
Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds
Must be able to climb on and under equipment to locate part numbers
Must be able to look up parts applications by manuals, catalogs or web based systems
Utilize company software (Viewpoint)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
Must be able to work in a high pace and safe environment

Nice To Haves

Equipment knowledge preferred
Background in auto mechanics, or heavy equipment mechanics is a PLUS

Responsibilities

Manage inventory
Pull requested parts from inventory and re-order when necessary
Expedite shipping and receiving
Negotiate with vendors and suppliers
Record and maintain parts and maintenance history
Identify and order all parts and materials required for mechanics
Enter all oil capacities on new equipment into Viewpoint EM Equipment Parts tab
Keep all equipment updated on service schedule including setting up new equipment
Communicate with lube techs, mechanics, and master mechanics
Inform Equipment Manager of any abnormal oil samples