MRO Clerk (Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM)

About the role

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming parts and supplies in eMaintenance, the inventory control system, and the storeroom.
• Review disposition forms, update quantities, and place orders when stock falls below minimum inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical parts.
• Physically stock all inventoried items according to designated storeroom locations and established min/max levels.
• Create records for new stock items in eMaintenance.
• Complete three-way matching of invoices, receipts, and purchase orders in the system.
• Conduct inventory audits and cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Pull parts for the PM team and replenish stock as needed.
• Contact vendors by email or phone to obtain quotes for parts.
• Negotiate the best possible pricing, delivery terms, and stocking arrangements with vendors.
• Maintain 6S standards and organization within the tool crib.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Operate in a manner that provides value to the team.
• Perform additional duties as needed and/or assigned by supervision or management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced education and/or related certifications are a plus.
• One to three years of experience in a similar position; inventory control or stockroom experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of storeroom and inventory processes.
• Ability to be proactive, take initiative, make suggestions, and follow up with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong observation, attention to detail, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility in work schedule, with advance notice, to accommodate business needs.