Central Maintenance Spare Parts Coordinator

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Vacation

401k

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Central Maintenance Spare Parts Coordinator to manage and optimize spare parts inventory for facilities maintenance in a US-based operation. You will work with maintenance planners, technicians, procurement, and vendors to ensure reliable parts availability and cost control.

The role emphasizes CMMS data integrity, standardization of parts documentation, and collaboration with the Facilities Manager’s team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field with at least five years of related experience.
• Experience in spare parts, inventory, or materials management within a maintenance or facilities environment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and inventory control processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and attention-detail skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory for facilities maintenance and support preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify critical spares, and recommend reorder points and stocking strategies.
• Ensure accurate receiving, issuing, labeling, storage, and organization of spare parts.
• Maintain CMMS records for spare parts, inventory, and assets; ensure parts usage is linked to work orders.
• Coordinate with Facilities Manager, Procurement, Production Control, MRO, and vendors to requisition parts.
• Support vendor pricing reviews, lead-time tracking, and cost-effective purchasing.
• Standardize spare part systems and access for contractors and vendors.
• Analyze inventory data to identify slow-moving, obsolete, or critical parts; suggest improvements.
• Support safety, regulatory compliance, audits, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Spare parts management

CMMS knowledge

Excel proficient

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how they trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Central Maintenance Spare Parts Coordinator is responsible for managing, organizing, and optimizing spare parts inventory in support of the Facilities Maintenance Department. This role ensures critical spare parts are available, accurately tracked, and appropriately stocked to support reliable facility operations, minimize downtime, and control maintenance costs. The Spare Parts Coordinator works closely with the Facilities Manager’s team, maintenance planners, technicians, procurement, and vendors. This position reports to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Spare Parts and Inventory Management

• Manage and maintain spare parts inventory for facilities maintenance, ensuring parts are available to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify critical spares, and recommend reorder points and stocking strategies.
• Ensure accurate receiving, issuing, labeling, storage, and organization of spare parts.

CMMS and Documentation

• Maintain accurate spare parts, inventory, and asset records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ensure parts usage is properly recorded and associated with work orders.
• Support standardization of spare parts documentation, naming conventions, and inventory controls.

Procurement and Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with the Facilities Manager, Procurement, Production Control, MRO, and approved vendors to requisition spare parts and materials.
• Assist with vendor management, pricing reviews, and lead‑time tracking to support cost‑effective purchasing.
• Coordinate and standardize with all maintenance department spare part systems.
• Support contractor and vendor access to spare parts as required.

Continuous Improvement and Cost Control

• Analyze inventory data to identify slow‑moving, obsolete, or critical spare parts.
• Recommend improvements to reduce excess inventory, minimize stockouts, and control maintenance costs.
• Support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives related to spare parts management.

Safety, Compliance, and Collaboration

• Ensure spare parts storage and handling comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, inventories, and inspections related to materials management.
• Collaborate effectively with the Facilities Manager’s team, maintenance personnel, and cross‑functional partners.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience;
• Demonstrated experience in spare parts, inventory, or materials management within a maintenance or facilities environment.
• Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and inventory control processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with facilities systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Experience supporting centralized or multi‑site maintenance operations.
• Certifications in inventory, maintenance, or supply chain management.

Work Conditions

Combination of office and facility/stockroom environments.

Occasional lifting of materials and parts within established safety guidelines.

Occasional off‑hours support may be required based on operational needs.

Salary Range

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job‑related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual) 85,431.00 - 128,146.00 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• vacation
• 401k

The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start‑up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.

We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.