Airport Services - Inventory/Parts Specialists - RDU Airport (RDU)
Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh Company, is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment, and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling, and military customers. The company supports communities by offering trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, and Jetway®.
About the role
As an Inventory/Parts Specialist, you will oversee the procurement and inventory management of materials and parts essential for repair and preventative maintenance operations. This includes evaluating vendor quotes, negotiating purchases, ensuring timely delivery of supplies, monitoring contract compliance, verifying received materials, and maintaining accurate records in the CMMS system. The role may also require operating various company vehicles and equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Create and lead processes to ensure materials and parts are available to maintain smooth operation for repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine the most desirable suppliers.
- Purchase, order, and negotiate materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors.
- Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and determine the need for changes.
- Examine materials received, verify part numbers, and check discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.
- Maintain an inventory database and input parts in the CMMS system.
- Drive and operate equipment such as golf carts, company vehicles, forklifts, etc.
- Comply with the company safety program and trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned or needed.
Requirements
- Valid Driver License
- 2 years’ experience in material purchasing / Inventory Control
- 2 years’ experience in data entry, scheduling workloads, and work orders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with computer maintenance tracking systems
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written
- Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
- Ability to work Day or Night Shift, including weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience with Airport Operations
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of Inventory/Parts Specialist, the employee is regularly required to:
- Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Talk or hear, and occasionally sit
- Specific vision abilities include close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
The work environment is similar to airport operations with vehicular traffic. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to:
- Outside weather conditions
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals
- Cold and vibration
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.