Summary Under minimal supervision, the Parts and Inventory Specialist leads local inventory management for vehicle maintenance and repair items. These functions include inventory receiving, stocking, purchase requests, issuing, kitting, tracking/reporting, and cycle counting. The Inventory Specialist conducts all business in accordance with approved inventory management policies and procedures. Job Description Key Responsibilities • Physically receive materials from vendors and input receipt data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • Ability to travel to pick up and/or deliver parts as needed. • Issue parts to repair orders via CMMS. • Manage critical spare parts identification and stocking levels. • Submit procurement requisitions for parts needed into Procurement. • Identify obsolete inventory and manage disposition according to approved procedure. • Conduct scheduled inventory cycle counts in order to identify root cause and mitigate inventory inaccuracies. • Utilize CMMS to organize inventory locations according to product category, Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS) code, and part number sequence. • Ensure parts entered into the CMMS (Dossier and/or Fleetio) follow the correct nomenclature and part description naming conventions. • Maintain storeroom operations in adherence to Company standards. • Manage parts returns, warranty recovery, and core exchange tracking/reporting. • Assist the shop mechanics by researching parts needed for repairs. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent. • 3 years’ experience in heavy truck equipment & light duty truck parts inventory management and research. • Ability to read and comprehend parts breakdown books. • Familiar with Inventory Management software applications. • Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency – specifically Excel. • Consistently behaves in a professional manner. • Valid Class C Driver's License with acceptable Driver's Record. • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Qualifications: • Bilingual (English & Spanish). • ASE Parts Specialist certification. • APICS CPIM certification. Physical/Environmental Demands: • Physical: • Sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking & smelling continuously. • Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, calculating, concentration, & interpersonal abilities continuously. • Eye/hand coordination, fingering (typing), handling, & wrist motion continuously. • Standing & walking frequently. • Bending, reaching, and stretching occasionally. • Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally • Environmental: • Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, & noise occasionally. • Exposure to grease, oil, chemicals, & wet conditions occasionally. Hourly Wage: $25.60 Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 2:30pm with rotating Saturdays Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran Benefits: • Competitive wages • Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision • 401K • Life Insurance • Paid Vacation and Sick Time • Career plan • Recognition programs • Professional development learning • An exceptional work environment Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran