MRO Inventory Coordinator

Socket.dev; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Warehouse Inventory Specialist to manage equipment and system spare parts within a GMP framework. You will coordinate with Engineering, Validation, and Operations to ensure accurate part listings, proper expiration dating, and documentation in the QMS.

Responsibilities include maintaining spare parts data, overseeing RFSmart and NetSuite workflows, and training team members. A 2–3 year cGMP background and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years in a cGMP environment.
• Foundational mechanical knowledge related to Nephron machinery and industry supply base.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact in the Warehouse for spare parts management.
• Prepare and maintain spare parts lists for equipment/systems.
• Manage vendor and part qualification for like-for-like parts.
• Maintain MRO storage areas and data sheets.
• Support RFSmart/NetSuite procedures for inventory control.

Skills

cGMP equipment

FDA guidelines

Effective communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

NetSuite

RFSmart

Job description

Description

Job Purpose:

In accordance with the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS), working with Engineering, Technical Services, Validation, Formulation, 503B Filling, Filling & Sterilization and Packaging (Operations teams), manage equipment and systems spare parts and format parts in an effective and compliant manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as primary point of contact in the Warehouse Department for the management of equipment and systems spare parts and format parts.
• Prepare and maintain an accurate and current list of spare parts as required for each item of equipment / system within Nephron.
• Where appropriate and as recommended by the vendor assign spare parts an expiration date.
• Maintain a data sheet / specification and drawings as required for MRO parts.
• Based on NetSuite, assist with procedures to accept spare parts, receive inventory, remove spare parts from inventory and signal the reorder of spare parts.
• Based on RFSmart, prepare procedures to scan parts into and out of inventory including integration with NetSuite.
• Maintain the MRO spare parts storage area(s).
• Identify and assist with the qualification of secondary sources to provide like for like or equivalent critical spare parts.
• Support new equipment introductions (and associated MRO spare parts) with subject matter expertise.
• Support investigations with subject matter expertise.
• Ensure that the inventory control system documentation is maintained in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Working with Warehouse Management, ensure the MRO Inventory team members are appropriately trained in accordance with their task requirements.
• Prepare and maintain metrics on inventory control system effectiveness / inventory entitlement.

Supplemental Functions:

• Interact with all departments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or apparent.

Requirements

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

• Foundational mechanical knowledge associated with Nephron machinery and associated industry supply base.

Knowledge:

• Technically proficient in cGMP equipment.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines and regulations.

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong data analysis capabilities.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge – Intermediate level.
• NetSuite knowledge a plus.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 2 – 3 years of previous experience in cGMP related environment.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Position requires bending (desk to floor), lifting (up to 40 lbs.), corrected vision (20/20), standing, sitting, typing, and walking.