Inventory Specialist (A4)

DHL Express; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Express in Erlanger, KY is seeking an Inventory Clerk to organize, track, and control spare parts, supplies, and materials for maintenance operations. You will ensure CMMS data accuracy (Maximo), support procurement, and coordinate with maintenance teams to keep inventory ready for preventive work.

The role emphasizes meticulous recordkeeping, adherence to safety and storage standards, and collaboration across departments to guarantee parts availability for planned maintenance and projects.

Qualifications

• Maintain parts and supply inventories by verifying stock levels and ensuring accuracy.
• Organize and store parts, supplies, and materials using proper labeling and storage practices.
• Reconcile inventory levels through sign-out sheets, work orders, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in tracking and managing inventory-related transactions within internal systems.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate data within the CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Support maintenance tracking, reporting, and documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Control: Maintain parts and supply inventories by verifying stock levels and ensuring accuracy.
• Procurement & Financial Coordination: Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and coordinate discrepancies with accounting.
• Planning & Maintenance Support: Anticipate equipment and supply needs to support preventive maintenance and special projects.
• Systems & Data Management: Enter, update, and maintain accurate data within the CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Work Environment & Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Inventory management

Data accuracy

Organizational skills

Planning

Coordination

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the organization, tracking, and control of spare parts, supplies, and supporting materials. The role supports maintenance operations by managing inventory processes and maintaining accurate data within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This position ensures materials are available to support preventative maintenance and project work while maintaining accurate inventory records and an organized workspace.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the organization, tracking, and control of spare parts, supplies, and supporting materials. The role supports maintenance operations by managing inventory processes and maintaining accurate data within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This position ensures materials are available to support preventative maintenance and project work while maintaining accurate inventory records and an organized workspace.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Control

• Maintain parts and supply inventories by verifying stock levels and ensuring accuracy.
• Organize and store parts, supplies, and materials using proper labeling and storage practices.
• Reconcile inventory levels through sign-out sheets, work orders, and supporting documentation.

Procurement & Financial Coordination

• Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and coordinate discrepancies with accounting.
• Assist in tracking and managing inventory-related transactions within internal systems.

Planning & Maintenance Support

• Anticipate equipment, parts, and supply needs to support preventative maintenance and special projects.
• Plan parts and material requirements in coordination with scheduled maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure availability of parts for planned work.
• Assist managers and supervisors with scheduling preventative and planned maintenance tasks.

Systems & Data Management

• Enter, update, and maintain accurate data within the CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Support maintenance tracking, reporting, and documentation processes.

Work Environment & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure storage areas and workspaces remain free of debris and clutter.
• Adhere to company standards, safety policies, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Inventory Management & Control

• Maintain parts and supply inventories by verifying stock levels and ensuring accuracy.
• Organize and store parts, supplies, and materials using proper labeling and storage practices.
• Reconcile inventory levels through sign-out sheets, work orders, and supporting documentation.

Procurement & Financial Coordination

• Reconcile purchase orders with invoices and coordinate discrepancies with accounting.
• Assist in tracking and managing inventory-related transactions within internal systems.

Planning & Maintenance Support

• Anticipate equipment, parts, and supply needs to support preventative maintenance and special projects.
• Plan parts and material requirements in coordination with scheduled maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure availability of parts for planned work.
• Assist managers and supervisors with scheduling preventative and planned maintenance tasks.

Systems & Data Management

• Enter, update, and maintain accurate data within the CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Support maintenance tracking, reporting, and documentation processes.

Work Environment & Compliance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure storage areas and workspaces remain free of debris and clutter.
• Adhere to company standards, safety policies, and operational procedures.

The preceding job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned, but rather to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.