Parts Specialist

Job Title: Parts Specialist

Location: Los Angeles CA 90045

Duration: 123 days

Shift Timings: M-F 08:00 16:30

Note: US Status: Must be US citizen. Duration: 3-6 months possible contract to hire based on business needs and performance. Start Date: asap Location: LAX (LA Airport). Travel: no. Interview Process: Onsite interview.

Summary of Job:

As an Inventory/Parts Specialist you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement and inventory management of materials and parts essential for repair and preventative maintenance operations. This includes evaluating vendor quotes negotiating purchases and ensuring timely delivery of supplies. The position also involves monitoring contract compliance verifying received materials and maintaining accurate records in the CMMS system. Additionally the role may require operating various company vehicles and equipment adhering to safety protocols and performing additional tasks as assigned to support smooth operational efficiency.

Must-have/Required skills:

• Inventory Management including min/max levels and cycle counts
• Parts ordering including follow up with vendor on quates orders and ETAs
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors.
• Organization of the part room
• Following the work flow parts process.
• Regular Drivers License - must be able to drive a small company truck to pick up parts at other location at the airport.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver License
• 2 years experience in material purchasing / Inventory Control
• 2 years experience in data entry scheduling workloads and work orders.
• Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
• Create and lead processes to ensure materials and parts are available to maintain smooth operation for repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Purchase order and negotiate materials equipment and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine need for changes.
• Examine materials received verify part numbers and check discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• Maintain an inventory database and input parts in the CMMS system.
• Drive and operate different equipment such as golf cart company vehicles forklift etc.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Forklift certification (they will certify the worker if they do not have it so they have to be willing to learn)
• Experience with Airport Operations a plus
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with computer maintenance tracking systems

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Create and lead processes to ensure materials and parts are available to maintain smooth operation for repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers.
• Purchase order and negotiate materials equipment and supplies from vendors.
• Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine need for changes.
• Examine materials received verify part numbers and check discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
• Maintain an inventory database and input parts in the CMMS system.
• Drive and operate different equipment such as golf cart company vehicles forklift etc.
• Comply with company safety program and trainings.