Spare Parts Warehouse Technician-1

Valeo•Reno, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company focused on developing innovative mobility solutions. As an automotive supplier, we partner with automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our mission is to create greener and safer mobility through intuitive driving and reduced CO2 emissions. We are a recognized leader in our fields and one of the largest global innovative companies.

Requirements

Manage people
Manage standards
Manage continuous improvement
Contribute to successful new projects

Responsibilities

Ensure safety rules are applied in the Spare Parts Warehouse.
Ensure all necessary training for the team is provided.
Ensure 5S implementation for a clean and organized warehouse, enabling prompt part location.
Establish and maintain the spare part management system.
Supervise the handling of spare parts.
Create working instructions and procedures for employees in the spare parts warehouse and management.
Ensure access to spare parts by necessary employees during production periods (normal and overtime).
Propose the spare parts budget to the Plant/Production Manager.
Implement the spare parts warehouse red box.
Continuously challenge inventory reorder points and stock value.
Improve inventory accuracy through regular cycle counting, discrepancy root cause analysis, and action plans.
Track spare parts obsolescence (including transfers and equipment write-offs) and identify non-rotating stock.
Propose a list of obsolete, non-rotating spare parts and related action plans (e.g., sell back to suppliers, open market, or other Valeo plants) to the Maintenance Manager.
Define the spare parts procurement strategy, considering cost, lead time, and equipment criticality in relation to Equipment FMEA.
Improve the spare parts management and handling system.
Participate in contract negotiation with parts suppliers, led by the purchasing department.
Promote and participate in the standardization of spare parts.
Alert and develop action plans in case of non-available spare parts.
Create the new line's necessary spare part list.
Request quotations for new spare parts.
Ensure new parts are integrated into the spare part handling system.
Participate in defining the spare parts list at the earliest stage of machine/equipment investment and challenge it.