Strategic MRO Parts & Inventory Specialist

MSI Express; Ripon (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express in California is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing and Inventory Associate to manage the maintenance parts department, including purchasing, receiving, staging, issuance and inventory of maintenance materials to support maintenance team activities.

You will negotiate costs with vendors, coordinate new vendor setups, enter purchase orders, track back orders, and generate monthly reports for management, ensuring accurate inventory data in the CMMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Requires 2–3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Experience with purchasing, receiving, and inventory control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate cost and delivery of parts and supplies.
• Enter and receive purchase orders; track back orders.
• Coordinate vendor setups and relationships with accounting.
• Maintain and update inventory in CMMS/ERP systems.
• Prepare monthly inventory and procurement reports for management.

Skills

Communication

CMMS/ERP proficiency

Data entry

Multitasking

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

Oracle

Nulogy

CMMS software

Job description

MSI Express in California is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing and Inventory Associate to manage the maintenance parts department, including purchasing, receiving, staging, issuance and inventory of maintenance materials to support maintenance team activities.

You will negotiate costs with vendors, coordinate new vendor setups, enter purchase orders, track back orders, and generate monthly reports for management, ensuring accurate inventory data in the CMMS/ERP systems.