The Maintenance Inventory Planner reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for the scheduling and planning of all maintenance and supporting MRO activities. The Inventory Planner is responsible for scheduling preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and equipment upgrades/shutdowns with minimal interruption to operations. This role will support MRO inventory functions through stocking, inventory control, and control of maintenance parts in a manner that ensures part availability, while optimizing mechanic utilization and department spend.

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance activities
• Develops asset-based PM schedule and assists maintenance supervisor in determining job priorities to maximize mechanic utilization
• Ensures accurate record keeping of CMMS based data
• Schedule development to maximize mechanic utilization and PM vs reactive maintenance
• Develops robust PM plan linked to OEM recommendations
• Maintains database of all parts, supplies and equipment ensuring all parts are assigned to active asset.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records for maintenance parts and supplies.
• Maintains a clean, organized inventory – every part/location labeled
• Perform regular audits to ensure inventory accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and help initiate purchase orders to replenish supplies as needed
• Perform other qualified duties as assigned.

Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management and Maintenance.

Essential Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professionalism, tact, and presentation are all essential elements of the job.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and practices associated with maintenance work
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used in receiving, storing and issuing supplies and equipment
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Responsiveness and sense of urgency.
• A willingness to learn on the job and expand his/her knowledge
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS Software,
• Knowledge of maintenance supplies and equipment is REQUIRED.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies (paper reams, mail, etc.)
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-50 pounds.
• May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing facility with limited climate-controlled capabilities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Specific manufacturing process is dusty.
• Occasional travel as needed.