About the role
- Manage internal and external processes to ensure there are adequate MRO supplies to minimize equipment downtime
- Partner with internal resources and external suppliers to ensure the business maintains correct/effective MRO inventory levels
- Participate in planning sessions and stay on top of the needs of all areas of the plant
- Lead inventory optimization efforts including reviewing MIN/MAX with preferred suppliers and purchasing team
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to perform and present tooling life and usage analysis to identify opportunities to improve performance
- Lead cost savings initiatives with preferred suppliers
- Ensure MRO purchasing and maintenance standards are being followed and implement improvements
- Act as the plant liaison to Global Supply Chain MRO and Sourcing teams to ensure program efficiency
- Manage and monitor compliance with MRO policies and procedures
- Seek supply alternatives to reduce costs and/or improve performance
- Plan the supply of consumable materials (cutting oil, grinding wheels, abrasives, office supplies, etc.)
- Meet corporate procedures for price adjustment negotiations
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability personnel to drive cost reductions
- Monitor KPIs related to MRO and ensure service levels are met by preferred suppliers
Requirements
- 5 Years in Purchasing and hands-on Inventory control Background
- Knowledge of parts and materials necessary to repair and maintain manufacturing equipment and facilities
- Understanding of inventory management processes
- Working knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and CMMS systems preferred
- Competent in MS Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Intermediate computing skills and willingness to learn new systems
- Process oriented project management mindset
- Accountability to individual and team goals and metrics
- Proven leadership skills
- CribMaster knowledge desired
- Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and embracing innovation
- Medical
- Dental
- Life insurance
- Vision
- Wellness program
- Disability
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off (including paid vacation, holidays & personal days)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and partner programs
- Retirement benefits
- Career opportunity and internal career paths
- Learning & Development (Lean Academy, online university, certificates and specializations)
- Diverse & inclusive culture
- Volunteerism and community giving back opportunities
- Sustainable business practices
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
inventory managementcost savings initiativesMRO purchasingtooling life analysissupply chain managementproject managementcompliance monitoringnegotiationcontinuous improvement
Soft skills
leadershipaccountabilitycollaborationprocess orientationcommunication