Materials Handler

JLL; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Materials Handler in Kalamazoo, MI, where you will manage purchasing and inventory for maintenance supplies. Your role will involve tracking vendor performance and supporting budget controls. We value personal well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Three years related experience or equivalent education.
• Basic accounting and inventory control experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and inventory of materials and supplies.
• Track vendor performance and maintain budget reports.
• Log parts and equipment for maintenance department.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Access

CMMS

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Materials Handler - Job Description

Daily purchasing and inventory management of materials, parts and maintenance supplies. Support the maintenance and facilities expense budgets. Maintain data and files to track and support inventory of supplies and parts. Maintain budget spreadsheets and develop analytical reports to assist management in budgeting and project development.

• Purchasing: Maintain integrity and tracking of all purchasing requisitions from approval through reconciliation with A/P. Use purchasing system to process to order parts, maintenance supplies, and other materials needed to ensure department needs are met.
• Analyze and monitor all contracts and equipment service agreements for facilities and maintenance. Inform management of the contract cycles and update bidding information.
• Ensure that contracts being considered are processed through the legal department.
• In some cases negotiate and determine best price with vendors relating to any spare parts, materials and maintenance supplies.
• Provide quotes on all parts, materials, supplies or items needed to support the business.
• Track vendor performance and ongoing service to determine best resources for our department.
• Use the maintenance system to maintain tracking and data integrity.
• Track and maintain records to support budget controls. Initiate and assist in billing resolutions with Accounts Payable Department (A/P).
• Track and file all information including invoices, payment statements, documentation reflecting all invoices and payments made for our partners and vendors.
• Update maintenance/facilities budget reports daily, weekly, monthly for best KPI reporting. Update financial reports and accruals on a monthly basis to support corporate accounting.
• Track data and inventory of parts, materials, maintenance supplies and anything needed to support the maintenance and facilities departments.
• Act as point of contact for all questions or issues concerning the system.
• Log in/out all parts and equipment; restock all parts and equipment, tools for the maintenance department. Perform daily cycle counting for fiscal inventory data
• integrity. Send equipment out for repair and calibration as required.
• Receive parts for the maintenance and facilities department.
• Maintain documentation for receivables and ensure inventory process integrity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic accounting and/or inventory control experience in a distribution environment
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, along with other Software such as a CMMS.
• Strong understanding of the equipment and maintenance supplies required in all aspects of the maintenance and facilities department.
• Strong interpersonal communication, negotiation and analytical skills.

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Location:

On-site -Kalamazoo, MI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

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