Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Parts Manager, performs responsible stock handling and ordering for NFI Fleet Maintenance. Work involves procuring and issuing parts, tools, and supplies for equipment maintenance personnel, maintaining and utilizing a computerized inventory system, and examining and inspecting stock to ensure quality of parts and for wear or defects on tools. Work is assigned orally and in writing, and is reviewed through personal observation and for results obtained. Performs other work as requested.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receives, identifies, stores, and issues parts within a large parts room for NFI Fleet Maintenance.
• Examines inventory of parts and inspects tools to ensure quality and for wear or defects; reports damages to supervisor.
• Maintains the computerized inventory system through the creation and receipt of stock orders.
• Maintains perpetual inventories and prepares detailed records or reports; completes physical inventory.
• Prepares necessary paperwork to process purchases; issues purchase order numbers to vendors; receives quotes from vendors for parts not under contract.
• Calculates and verifies vendor deliveries; communicates with customers and vendors regarding inventory availability.
• Deliver parts needed for jobs to the requesting technicians. 
• Return and log warranty parts as well as core returns for vendors. 
• Cleans and maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Operates equipment such as a forklift in handling receipts and withdrawals of stock.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of vehicle parts systems used in the repair of Class 8 heavy equipment
• Knowledge of periodic and perpetual inventory procedures. Knowledge of inventory control principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized inventory systems to maintain and control inventory. Knowledge of purchases and requisition procedures.
• Ability to maintain detailed stock records.
• Ability to make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform manual labor work in lifting and removing stock.
• Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the shop.

Other: 
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency, and two years of experience in inventory control, supply chain management, or automotive / diesel knowledge.

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