Parts and Inventory Co-ordinator

Australian Airport Services; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Airport Services in Cairns is seeking a hands-on Parts and Inventory Co-ordinator to ensure technicians have the right parts at the right time. You will manage ordering for Ground Support Equipment and maintain stock levels to support day-to-day operations.

You will collaborate with Technicians, Supervisors and OEM contacts to identify requirements, coordinate orders and reduce downtime in a small, Australian owned business.

Qualifications

• Experience in parts, stores, purchasing or inventory control.
• Mechanical, automotive or heavy vehicle parts knowledge.
• Inventory system experience.

Responsibilities

• Order parts for jobs, breakdowns and scheduled maintenance.
• Keep high-use parts and consumables in stock.
• Set and review minimum stock levels.
• Conduct stock takes.
• Assist Technicians with correct parts.
• Source parts and get quotes from suppliers.
• Help improve parts and inventory processes.
• Full-time ongoing position

Skills

Parts management

Inventory control

Purchasing

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Australian Airport Services is a small Australian business that started its journey in June 2003. We assist airlines and ground handlers with maintenance and repairs on Ground Support Equipment.

We are looking for a Parts and Inventory Co-ordinator to help improve our operation and enhance your skills.

Role Description

This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring our technicians have the right parts available at the right time. You will manage the ordering of parts required for Ground Support Equipment (GSE), as well as maintaining appropriate stock levels to support day-to-day operations.

You will work closely with Technicians, Port Supervisors, the Maintenance Coordinator, and OEM contacts to identify parts requirements, coordinate orders, and ensure timely availability of critical components.This position plays a key role in reducing equipment downtime and job turnaround times

Key Responsibilities

• Order parts for jobs, breakdowns and scheduled maintenance
• Keep high-use parts and consumables in stock
• Set and review minimum stock levels
• Conduct stock takes
• Assist Technicians with correct parts
• Make sure parts are assigned out correctly
• Source parts and get quotes from suppliers
• Help improve parts and inventory processes
• Full-time ongoing position
• Work with specialised aviation ground support equipment
• Small team where your work makes a real difference
• Australian owned business

Skills, Licences & Experience - Not essential but great to have

• Experience in parts, stores, purchasing or inventory control
• Mechanical, automotive or heavy vehicle parts knowledge
• Inventory system experience