Inventory/Parts Specialist - IAH Airport

Inventory/Parts Specialist

Oshkosh AeroTech 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. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people's lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO, JetAire, JetPower, AmpTek, Jetway, and more.

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

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver License
• 2 years' experience in material purchasing / Inventory Control
• 2 years' experience in data entry, scheduling workloads and work orders.
• Computer skills with 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 a plus

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.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.