Position Overview and Purpose

Have you ever been called predictable or set in your ways? Do you prefer a methodical approach to tasks? The Inventory & Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Operations management team with the oversight of inventory as assigned.  This will include ordering, tracking, and planning parts orders to meet repair and maintenance inventory demands.  A successful Inventory & Purchasing Specialist will be able to work alongside the management team to ensure smooth workflows and successful operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the ordering of parts and materials – this will include items such as PM kits, oil, coolant, diesel fuel, cabling, water pumps, etc.
• Perform monthly cycle counts to ensure inventory levels meet operational demands
• Ensure that all Technicians and Mechanics are properly stocked and upfitted to perform their job duties
• Manage inventory and ensure that proper levels of equipment are on hand for all work to be completed with excellence
• Assist the Operations Manager and Supervisors with day to day shop activity and coordination of inventory
• Communicate frequently and effectively with vendors to maintain good standing on accounts
• Negotiate and shop costs with different suppliers for frequently used parts
• Research and reconcile discrepancies of inventory as needed
• Responsible for issuing parts to work orders on a daily basis

Skills & Qualifications

• Reduce inventory issues related to poor planning – be proactive when it comes to planning inventory needs
• Demonstrate exceptional technical knowledge of Baseline equipment 
• Exceptional communication with team members that is both respectful, clear, and frequent
• Demonstrate a strong awareness of safety in your day to day activities
• Be a self-starter and bring a flexible attitude to work in order to hit key operational objectives
• Strong computer proficiency and skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of ordering/inventory/supply chain experience required
• Mechanical inventory experience preferred
• Inventory system experience required
• Demonstrated capability of maintaining strict inventory control measures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Team Baseline Core Values

• Leadership: Plan frequently and set goals. Think critically all the time. Accept responsibility for your actions. Reject passivity. Confront conflict with people in a healthy way. Have an attitude of being teachable and open to feedback from managers and peers. Look for ways to serve others on your team.
• Trust: Earn the trust of others by always speaking truthfully.
• Communication: Talk to team members and manager frequently, don’t hide. Communicate openly about all problems and issues that arise. Know that what we say and how we say it matters.
• Responsibility: Own your part. Follow through with all issues and orders. Be on time. Act with urgency for customers and colleagues.
• Stewardship: Spend company money prudently. Spend your time at work prudently. Practice a high level of care for all company-owned property.
• Excellence: Have high standards of quality in workmanship and appearance. Act and speak professionally with colleagues and customers. Problem solve all the way through completion, do not quit. Use all technology and resources available to you.
• Safety: Think smart in all situations. Seek training and ask for help if you are unsure about a safety issue. Don’t take unnecessary risks.

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