MRO Coordinator

Viskase Companies, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Viskase Companies, LLC in Tennessee seeks a hands-on MRO Maintenance Coordinator to oversee inventory, procurement, and administrative processes for maintenance parts and tools. You will ensure accuracy, timely replenishment, and coordination with maintenance teams, purchasing, and vendors to keep plant operations reliable.

The role emphasizes SAP/ERP proficiency, accurate data entry, cycle counts, and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years in MRO, inventory control, or purchasing.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.
• Strong inventory-control skills.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MRO inventory records and stock levels.
• Process purchase requisitions and POs.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Obtain quotes and coordinate with suppliers.
• Support maintenance with needed parts and materials.
• Maintain MRO data in SAP and generate reports.
• Monitor MRO spending and inventory trends.
• Assist with audits and management reporting.

Skills

Inventory control

Vendor management

Purchasing

SAP/ERP proficiency

Excel & reporting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The MRO Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the plant's maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory and administrative processes. This position supports the Maintenance department by ensuring the availability, accuracy, and timely procurement of maintenance parts, supplies, tools and equipment. The role maintains inventory records, processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders, monitors stock levels, and works closely with Maintenance, Purchasing, vendors and plant leadership to support reliable plant operations.

• Adhere to and promote all local and company safety policies, procedures, objectives and standards
• Maintain accurate MRO inventory records and inventory levels
• Monitor stock levels and identify items requiring replenishment
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory activities
• Maintain accurate part numbers, descriptions, locations and inventory records in SAP
• Research inventory discrepancies and make appropriate corrections
• Establish and maintain appropriate minimum/maximum inventory levels
• Organize and maintain the MRO storeroom to promote efficient access and inventory control
• Track critical spare parts and ensure availability of essential equipment
• Process MRO purchase requisitions and purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
• Obtain quotes and coordinate with approved suppliers as needed
• Work closely with maintenance technicians, supervisors and maintenance management to identify parts and supplies required for preventative and corrective maintenance
• Assist with identifying replacement parts and maintaining accurate equipment/part information
• Support preventative maintenance activities by ensuring required materials are available
• Maintain accurate MRO data within SAP
• Process material transactions and inventory adjustments
• Generate inventory, purchasing, usage, and other MRO reports
• Monitor MRO spending and inventory trend
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and management reporting
• Help identify obsolete, excess, or slow-moving inventory

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 – 5 years of experience in MRO, maintenance administration, inventory control, purchasing, or manufacturing operations preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with SAP or another ERP system preferred
• Strong inventory-control skills
• Purchasing and vendor-management experience
• SAP/ERP proficiency
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests
• Strong communication and follow-up skills
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Ability to work independently