Maintenance Inventory Coordinator Polymer Center

Republic Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services' maintenance team seeks a Maintenance Inventory Coordinator to manage MRO inventory, purchasing, and CMMS records. You will own purchasing, process POs, and ensure material availability to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include cycle counts, daily inventory control, vendor coordination, and producing reports. Strong Excel and CMMS/ERP experience preferred, with 2–4 years in inventory or maintenance support in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in inventory control or maintenance support.
• Experience using CMMS, ERP, or inventory management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing MRO inventory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy, organization, and control of over $1M in MRO inventory.
• Own the maintenance purchasing process and issue purchase orders.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely procurement of materials.
• Perform cycle counts, inventories, and reconciliations in CMMS.
• Produce maintenance and inventory reports for management.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing processes

CMMS

Recordkeeping

Excel

Vendor communication

Tools

CMMS

ERP system

Inventory management software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Inventory Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the maintenance department through purchasing, inventory management, CMMS administration, and maintenance recordkeeping. The incumbent owns the maintenance purchasing process, maintains inventory accuracy, and ensures parts and materials are available to support maintenance activities. The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the accuracy, organization, and control of over $1 million in MRO inventory and plays a key role in establishing and standardizing inventory management processes within a growing manufacturing operation.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Maintain the accuracy, organization, and control of over $1 million in MRO inventory supporting manufacturing operations.
• Own the maintenance purchasing process, including creating, processing, tracking, and following up on purchase orders for maintenance parts, materials, supplies, and services.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to support timely procurement of materials and services required for maintenance activities.
• Receive and verify inventories and issues within maintenance parts and materials while maintaining accurate transaction records.
• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Perform cycle counts, inventory audits, and reconciliations to ensure alignment between physical inventory and system records.
• Support the Maintenance Planner and Maintenance Manager in establishing, documenting, and maintaining inventory management processes and procedures within a startup manufacturing environment.
• Review purchasing, receiving, and inventory documentation to ensure accuracy and proper processing. Produce maintenance, inventory, purchasing, and related reports as requested by management.
• Support the Maintenance Planner with analysis of maintenance and operational reports, including reviewing data, identifying trends, variances, and data discrepancies, correcting errors where appropriate, and escalating concerns requiring management review.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity and supporting performance monitoring against established operational objectives and standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of inventory control, purchasing processes, maintenance administration, and recordkeeping practices.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, inventory management software
• 3+ years of experience supporting maintenance operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, maintenance personnel, and management.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing MRO inventory.
• Experience establishing inventory control processes, procedures, and recordkeeping standards. Ability to maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and maintenance records.
• Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory audits, and physical inventories.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance parts and materials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 - 4 years of experience in inventory control, purchasing administration, maintenance support, warehouse operations, or a related manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience utilizing a CMMS, ERP system, or inventory management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience creating purchase orders, receiving materials, and maintaining inventory records.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protect