Inventory/Parts Specialist - DFW Airport (Non Terminals)

About Oshkosh AeroTech, an Oshkosh company

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®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• 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 Airport operations a plus

• 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

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.

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