MRO Parts Coordinator

Richelieu Foods; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

401K with company match

Paid time off

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Purchasing & Supplier Management professional to negotiate costs, maintain vendor relationships, and manage parts inventory in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Wisconsin.

The role requires strong data accuracy in ERP/CMMS systems and active participation in cycle counts and SOP development. The ideal candidate will focus on optimizing part sourcing, ensuring quality, and collaborating with maintenance to support plant operations while

Qualifications

• Negotiate parts and services costs to meet quality requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers and service vendors to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Keep parts master data accurate in ERP/CMMS and manage on-hand targets.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate parts & service costs and identify lowest cost alternatives that meet quality requirements.
• Maintain equipment master spare parts list and on-hand targets; ensure proper location and bar coding.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory; report usage trends and identify slow-moving parts.
• Develop SOPs and maintain internal controls for purchasing activities.
• Ensure all goods and services are acquired per current purchasing policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Inventory management

Process documentation

Tools

ERP systems

CMMS

Job description

Company InformationAt Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else - delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPurchasing & Supplier ManagementNegotiate parts & service(s) cost, identify lowest cost alternative that meets quality requirements set by Maintenance ManagerPurchase parts & services used in facility/equipment preventive maintenance an upgrades in conformance to company standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and policies, including but not limited to quote obtainment, PO creation and receiving appropriate approvalsMaintain strong working relationships and communications directly with parts suppliers and service vendors to confirm shipping/service schedules and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveriesParts Warehousing & Inventory ManagementMaintain equipment master spare parts list, included on hand targets levels by part. Recommend and obtain approval for changes from Maintenance Manager.Maintain parts Master Data (part description. numbers, vendor cards, inventory, etc.); revise master data to ensure ERP & CMMS system is maintainedEnsure all parts have an identified location, are bar coded and movement transactions are recorded timelyEnsure proper inventory levels are maintained for parts, while maximizing turns and limiting maintenance part stock outs.Follow work order process to ensure parts are checked out from the part storage room properly and consistently, in compliance with SOP’s.Identify slow moving or obsolete (SLOB) parts quarterly and report to Maintenance Manager, requesting dispositionConduct regular cycle count and physical inventory of all parts as requested by managementReportingGenerate reports and analyze part usage to identify usage trends, high turning parts, and where parts are being used within the plant.Control Related ResponsibilitiesEnsure that all goods and services are acquired in accordance with RFI’s current purchasing policies and procedures.Develop SOP in accordance with internal controls, as defined by Corporate Controller.Working ConditionsStandard Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to hot/cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks.Requires 100% onsite attendance to perform the essential functions of the role.The schedule for this role is typically Monday- Friday 6AM-2:30PMPay and BenefitsThe following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $25.00. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay.Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.DisclosuresThis job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.