Lead EAM MRO Inventory Tech

Jobtailor; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking an experienced Inventory & Maintenance Specialist to manage parts inventory, coordinate maintenance work, and negotiate vendor pricing. Role involves using J.D.

Edwards EAM and AS400 systems, maintaining PM schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on inventory control experience in manufacturing or distribution, strong Excel skills, and the ability to lead a maintenance team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Research, select, and negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Assign daily preventative maintenance duties to maintenance staff.
• Plan, schedule, monitor and report on PM/CM/EM work orders using JDE CMMS tools.
• Coordinate maintenance crew and staff throughout the day.
• Provide backup for Inventory Technician as required.
• Train maintenance team on standard operating procedures in parts room.
• Manage rebuildable used parts and reintegration into inventory.
• Process MRO parts and kitting in designated areas.
• Enter completed work orders and post time journals.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Inventory control

Maintenance planning

MS Excel

MRO parts handling

J.D. Edwards EAM

AS400

Word/PowerPoint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

J.D. Edwards EAM

AS400

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Research, select, and negotiate pricing with existing and new vendors
• Assign daily preventative maintenance duties to maintenance staff
• Issue and receive parts and service maintenance staff at the parts cage window using the J.D. Edwards EAM system
• Plan, schedule, monitor, adjust/revise, close out, and report on PM, CM, and EM maintenance work orders using JDE CMMS tools
• Coordinate the Maintenance Crew and Staff throughout the day using two-way radios
• Provide backup for the Inventory Technician as required
• Train the maintenance team on standard operating procedures in the parts room
• Assist the maintenance team with parts research, RFE project invoices and quotes, part kit creation and upkeep, and equipment manuals
• Manage rebuildable used parts, the rebuild process, and reintegration into inventory
• Process MRO parts in and out of designated parts bins and the kitting area within a controlled-access parts area
• Collect and enter completed work orders into the EAM system, complete time entry, and post time card journals
• Meet with vendors regarding specifications for repairing and ordering manufactured parts
• Research vendors for quality and price comparisons and negotiate contractor and vendor pricing
• Assign daily preventative maintenance tasks and maintain the PM log database
• Provide leadership to the maintenance crew in identifying, selecting, and processing parts and determining job priorities
• Generate shift-by-shift PM schedules and maintain communication with the Production Scheduler
• Process work orders by status code for parts checks, order fulfillment, and parts kitting; maintain daily status updates
• Maintain housekeeping in the parts area and process part disposition promptly
• Maintain bin allocation, including adding new parts, removing obsolete parts, and changing bin locations
• Check receiving areas, match shipments against packing slips, document disposition, and process receipts
• Put away newly received and returned parts, record transactions in EAM, and correct issued parts on work orders
• Process returned parts for vendor return, rebuild, or disposal
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, excessive, stockout, and destination-less inventory
• Review inventory systems monthly for effectiveness, inefficiencies, waste, confusion, and service improvements; provide summary reports and recommendations
• Follow Food Safety policies, procedures, regulatory criteria, current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices, FSMA, and associated Preventive Controls

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Associate degree preferred
• 3 or more years of hands-on experience working in a maintenance shop or running a parts inventory in an automotive, manufacturing, or distributorship-type inventory storeroom
• 1 or more years of using a computerized inventory system preferred, with knowledge of parts usage and relative value
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Understanding of J.D. Edwards EAM and AS400, or willingness to learn
• Fundamental knowledge of inventory control and parts management
• Applied knowledge of computerized inventory control systems preferred
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills and applied understanding of mathematics
• Ability to follow instructions and enforce strict security rules
• Willingness to work the time needed to keep the parts room in order
• Willingness to acquire further education and training at qualified, accredited seminars, workshops, and institutions
• Ability to meet physical demands including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Occasional ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more with assistance
• Willingness and ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Willingness to work typical 8–12-hour shifts, including additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory control and parts management, utilizing J.D. Edwards EAM and AS400 systems for efficient operations. Proven ability to lead maintenance teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• J.D. Edwards EAM
• Inventory Control
• Parts Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Good Manufacturing Practices

Hard Skills

• Computerized Inventory System
• Preventative Maintenance
• Parts Research
• Work Order Processing
• Mathematics Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Good Written Communication
• Excellent Organization Skills
• Ability to Follow Instructions

Industry Keywords

• Food Safety
• SQF Code
• FSMA
• Preventive Controls
• Manufacturing

Tools & Technologies

• AS400
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Two-Way Radios