Aviation MRO Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Pension/retirement plans

Hybrid work

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Equity & inclusion

Job summary

The Port of Seattle is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Purchasing Specialist to support Aviation Maintenance through the distribution warehouse. Two openings exist. You will manage MRO stock, purchase items, and process orders and invoices using Maximo and PeopleSoft.

Requirements include one year of warehouse experience and a high school diploma or GED. Forklift certification and familiarity with Maximo/PeopleSoft/SAP Concur are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of warehouse experience including inventory management and purchasing.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of distribution level warehouse experience preferred, with Maximo, PeopleSoft, SAP Concur experience a plus.
• Forklift certification preferred or obtainable within probationary period.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to learn Maximo, SAP Concur and Oracle PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Support Aviation Maintenance crafts by providing logistical support and procurement services.
• Maintain MRO inventory stock, buy supplies, issue parts and materials, and fill orders using Maximo and service records.
• Purchase materials and services through Port’s Central Procurement Office using Purchasing Card, Blanket Contracts, and Requisitions.
• Receive/validate supplies and load/unload shipments with forklift or warehouse equipment.
• Source suppliers and place orders to fill rush needs using Port procurement contracts.
• Process vendor invoices and prepare payment requests via Maximo and PeopleSoft.
• Report to Distribution Center Lead, Procurement and Inventory Supervisor and Manager.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Forklift operation

Maximo

Oracle PeopleSoft

SAP Concur

Microsoft Office

Typing 40 WPM

Customer service

Flexible / multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

PeopleSoft

SAP Concur

Oracle

Job description

The Port of Seattle is seeking a Distribution Center Inventory Purchasing Specialist to support Aviation Maintenance through the distribution warehouse. Two openings exist. You will manage MRO stock, purchase items, and process orders and invoices using Maximo and PeopleSoft.

Requirements include one year of warehouse experience and a high school diploma or GED. Forklift certification and familiarity with Maximo/PeopleSoft/SAP Concur are preferred.