MRO Inventory Specialist

Description

• Receive and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documents; coordinate resolution of quantity, condition, or specification discrepancies with Purchasing and suppliers.
• Maintain organized, secure, and clearly labeled storage locations for MRO parts, materials, tools, and supplies.
• Record receipts, issues, returns, transfers, and approved inventory adjustments accurately and promptly in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or inventory system, linking material usage to work orders as 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 established approval procedures.
• Complete and submit purchase requisitions for MRO parts and supplies, including accurate part descriptions, quantities, pricing, and required delivery dates, in accordance with established approval procedures.
• 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/maximum levels and critical spares; identify excess or obsolete stock and coordinate approved returns, repairable component tracking, and disposition.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• 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 communications skills.
• Demonstrate ability for independent decision-making.
• Must be flexible and responsive to the needs of the business.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in MRO inventory, industrial storeroom operations, or maintenance materials support in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred; experience with CMMS or inventory systems, cycle counting, parts identification, and supplier coordination preferred.
• 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.

Your Work Schedule

• This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday through Friday starting at 7:00a.m. Flexibility is required to support maintenance coverage and scheduled shutdowns.