Maintenance Inventory Specialist

Great Lakes Cheese; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking an Maintenance Inventory Specialist to support movement of maintenance parts and ensure accurate inventory records. You will collaborate with maintenance and production to balance counts, perform SAP receipts, and monitor days on hand to prevent outages.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety policies and GMP guidelines in a fast-paced environment. The position requires at least a high school diploma and 1 year of inventory experience, with bonus for SAP expertise

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year inventory management experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance and production to balance inventories as needed.
• Handle or assist others with identifying part acquisition cost savings.
• Assist Sourcing Specialist.
• Perform all necessary system transactions to support the movement of maintenance parts using approved processes.
• Receipt of maintenance parts, label, put away, and receive into SAP.
• Monitor the "days on hand" inventory to forestall outages.
• Regular counts of all inventory and post counts in the system.
• Make inventory adjustments in the system using approved processes.
• Identify obsolete inventory and purge form parts.
• Reject/monitor/return deficient maintenance parts.
• Monitor slow moving inventory.
• Train / direct others in maintenance parts / inventory issues.
• Compliance with safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Maintenance Inventory Specialist will perform all necessary system transactions to support movement of product using approved processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with maintenance and production to balance inventories as needed.
• Handle or assist others with identifying part acquisition cost savings.
• Assist Sourcing Specialist.
• Perform all necessary system transactions to support the movement of maintenance parts using approved processes.
• Receipt of maintenance parts, label, put away, and receive into SAP.
• Monitor the "days on hand" inventory to forestall outages.
• Responsible for regular scheduled continuous counts of all inventory and post all counts in the system.
• Make inventory adjustments in the system using approved process.
• Identify obsolete inventory and purge form parts.
• Reject/monitor/return deficient maintenance parts.
• Monitor slow moving.
• Train / direct others in maintenance parts / inventory issues.
• Compliance with all safety standards and regulations per company policy.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year inventory management experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• 2 or more years inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP inventory experience.
• Basic understanding of parts processes and supported equipment.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Nearest Major Market: Abilene