Parts Specialist

Parts Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
6 Months


Duration: Long term, contract to hire based on business needs and performance
Schedule: Must be available to work Sat and Sunday, will have two days in a row off during the week. Day shift is most likely for this role, but flexability to work any shift is strongly preferred as the airports operates 24/7, 365 days/year.
This role will require driving, mainly at LAX but possible outside of the airport delivering parts if needed, using a company vehicle. Will also drive a forklift to move parts around, including on the tarmac.



JOB SUMMARY
As an Inventory/Parts Specialist you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement and inventory management of materials and parts essential for repair and preventative maintenance operations. This includes evaluating vendor quotes, negotiating purchases, and ensuring timely delivery of supplies. The position also involves monitoring contract compliance, verifying received materials, and maintaining accurate records in the CMMS system. Additionally, the role may require operating various company vehicles and equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and performing additional tasks as assigned to support smooth operational efficiency.
YOUR IMPACT
These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned
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 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 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 different equipment such as golf cart, company vehicles, forklift, etc.
Comply with company safety program and trainings.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Driver License
2 years' experience in material purchasing / Inventory Control
2 years' experience in data entry, scheduling workloads and work orders.
Ability to be badged to work in secure areas of an airport
Available to work Day or Night Shift including weekends and holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Experience with Airport Operations a plus
Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience with computer maintenance tracking systems



PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of Inventory / Parts Specialist, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close proximity vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or fell objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.



WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is similar to airport operation with vehicular traffic. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee 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.