What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Maintenance Spare Parts Coordinator position at Slate Auto LLC?
ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Central Maintenance Spare Parts Coordinator is responsible for managing, organizing, and optimizing spare parts inventory in support of the Facilities Maintenance Department. This role ensures critical spare parts are available, accurately tracked, and appropriately stocked to support reliable facility operations, minimize downtime, and control maintenance costs. The Spare Parts Coordinator works closely with the Facilities Manager’s team, maintenance planners, technicians, procurement, and vendors. This position reports to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance WHAT YOU GET TO DO Spare Parts and Inventory Management Manage and maintain spare parts inventory for facilities maintenance, ensuring parts are available to support preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Monitor inventory levels, identify critical spares, and recommend reorder points and stocking strategies. Ensure accurate receiving, issuing, labeling, storage, and organization of spare parts. CMMS and Documentation Maintain accurate spare parts, inventory, and asset records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Ensure parts usage is properly recorded and associated with work orders. Support standardization of spare parts documentation, naming conventions, and inventory controls. Procurement and Vendor Coordination Coordinate with the Facilities Manager, Procurement, Production Control, MRO, and approved vendors to requisition spare parts and materials. Assist with vendor management, pricing reviews, and lead‑time tracking to support cost‑effective purchasing. Coordinate and standardize with all maintenance department spare part systems. Support contractor and vendor access to spare parts as required. Continuous Improvement and Cost Control Analyze inventory data to identify slow‑moving, obsolete, or critical spare parts. Recommend improvements to reduce excess inventory, minimize stockouts, and control maintenance costs. Support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives related to spare parts management. Safety, Compliance, and Collaboration Ensure spare parts storage and handling comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Support audits, inventories, and inspections related to materials management. Collaborate effectively with the Facilities Manager’s team, maintenance personnel, and cross‑functional partners. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; Demonstrated experience in spare parts, inventory, or materials management within a maintenance or facilities environment. Working knowledge of CMMS platforms and inventory control processes. Strong organizational, analytical, and attention‑to‑detail skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with facilities systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems. Experience supporting centralized or multi‑site maintenance operations. Certifications in inventory, maintenance, or supply chain management. Working Conditions Combination of office and facility/stockroom environments. Occasional lifting of materials and parts within established safety guidelines. Occasional off‑hours support may be required based on operational needs. Salary Range The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual) 85,431.00 - 128,146.00 USD Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. Safety First Delight Customers One Team Relentless Improvement Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy Respectful Collaboration Positive Legacy WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at slate-talent_acquisition@slate.auto. About Us At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need.
We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.