Tool Specialist

Summit Companies • Saint Paul, MN

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Tool Specialist position is responsible for maintaining a consistent and accurate tool inventory tracking process, ensuring correct inventory information is entered into the company's systems, and implementing an organized approach to tool inventory control. This role involves managing internal databases, analyzing inventory levels, staying updated on industry advancements, streamlining tool allocation, and developing documentation for tool warranties, certifications, and repair procedures. The specialist will also create Standard Operating Procedures for tool use, recommend tools to enhance productivity, and collaborate with the Safety Department on proper PPE and compliance. Additionally, the role supports inventory counts for acquisitions and year-end inventories, develops leadership reports on buying and inventory metrics, and communicates effectively with various departments and external customers, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with equivalent relevant experience, required.
• 4 years Inventory Control
• 2 years fire protection, related industry, or equivalent
• Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office required
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, required
• Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
• Must be able to travel 30% of the time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods.
• Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <50lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management, preferred.
• 3 years of professional computer skills, preferred
• Employee will occasionally be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent internal database regarding tool inventory levels and overall control, including updating part numbers, descriptions, costs, control counts, and other relevant data points.
• Partner with the Purchasing and Branch Managers to analyze and determine optimal tool inventory levels.
• Keep apprised on industry advancements including, and not limited to, tool and equipment enhancements; share information across the organization(s).
• Streamline allocation of tool inventories across new and existing branches.
• Develop and maintain database to include tool warranties, tool certifications, operation instructions to include repair procedures.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for correct tool use, companywide.
• Recommend tools to optimize productivity across branches.
• Collaborate with the Safety Department to ensure proper PPE, usage and compliance for tools used across the organization.
• Support Purchasing Manager and/or Supply Chain Manager for tool inventory counts for new acquisitions and fiscal year end inventories, upon request.
• Develop reporting for leadership related to buying and inventory metrics, upon request of Purchasing Manager.
• Communicate with internal and external customers, up and down chain of command, effectively.
• Communicate with Billing department for correct billing information and costs.
• Ensure accuracy throughout with acute attention to detail.

Benefits

• We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees