MRO Maintenance Buyer

Job Description SummaryThe Maintenance Material Resource Planner will manage the flow of Spare Parts to a manufacturing cell or area. As an MRP Planner, ensure availability of all required materials to perform preventative and reactive Maintenance and that all transactions are properly executed in the systems (ERP / CMMS). In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Job DescriptionRoles & Responsibilities
Manage all Incoming and Outgoing MRO Inventory
Supervise work scope for all reports i.e. “Crib Attendants” for all MRO Inventory Locations.
Including inventory accuracy via cycle counting, expectation is three times annual.
Ensuring all Critical Parts are in Inventory at all times.
Manage and coordinate all Receiving activity for MRO Inventory.
Coordinate all MRO inventory expedite deliveries to the machine for Repairs.
Coordinate all logistics of outgoing and incoming Maintenance Repair items to the vendor and returning to the machine to expedite repairs.
Coordinate with Buyers all Maintenance expedites of incoming components from UPS and FEDEX, including deliveries to the machine.
Ensure Inventory Accuracy for Critical Items are on-hand in all Crib Locations via cycle counting through ownership.
Weekly Metrics Reporting of all MRO Key Performance Indicators (KPI) as defined for this role.
Coordinate with Buyers to ensure all PM’s are pulled and kitted Ready for Technicians.
Manage Crib Attendants in all MRO location 5S activities to insure cleanliness and inventory accuracy.
Ensure all cribs are Secure to ensure inventory accuracy.
Supervise all aspects of Safety with Vehicle Safety, including material storage, pallet storage, unbalanced loads, vertical racking.
Ensure all Crib Attendants have all safety certifications and complete their daily Check Lists, i.e. forklift, flatbed trucks, pickup trucks and box trucks, utilized by the MRO team.
·nsure all crib attendants make necessary corrections in the management of inventory accuracy.
Identify Obsolescence and dispose as directed through the removal of equipment.
Efficiently utilize Microsoft Office tools as well as correctly and accurately enter work order data into the Maintenance Management System (Maximo) or (L2L) for reporting and trending data reporting.
Operate various material-moving equipment (e.g., forklifts and jib/gantry cranes)
Assist in Driving key performance metrics and track results for business priorities as defined by your role i.e. safety, quality, productivity, delivery, people, projects.
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Participate in Team activities for Human Resources, Problem Solving, 5S, Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvements projects as defined by your role.
Interface with other GE organizations and Vendors to benchmark best practice processes and assist in continual improving the MRO processes.
Perform other assigned duties as required
Qualifications:
Bachelors in Materials Management or Industrial Engineering OR High School Diploma / GED or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience
2+ years of Maintenance Materials Purchasing / Procurement with knowledge in industrial machine tool maintenance components, including Mechanical, Hydraulic, Robotic, PLC, CNC, HMI, PC, Electrical, Electronic, and the understanding of what components qualifies as Repairs
Ability and willingness to work the off-shift leaders to ensure production support initiatives are communicated and met
Demonstrate Strong Leadership Abilities
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Attention to detail
Ability to influence others and lead small teams
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Proven ability to identify maintenance spare parts such as, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Advocate for change
SAP and CMMS (Central Maintenance Management System) is preferred
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to perform work while standing a minimum of 7 hours per day and the ability to carry up to 40lbs on a frequent basis. Must have ability to conduct repetitive motion tasks daily and climb stairs/ladders when necessary
Ability to work above or below floor level
Eligibility Requirements:
Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekend shifts, 2nd shift (2:45pm - 10:45pm) or 3rd shift (10:45pm - 6:45am)
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