| DESCRIPTION | SUMMARY OF POSITION The MRO Clerk is responsible for assisting the Engineering, Maintenance, and Indirect Materials Manager in facilitating the workflow through the Engineering & Maintenance Department; manages the plant’s indirect inventory and services; issues/tracks/expedites purchase orders for required maintenance and consumable items; manages storeroom duties, inventory levels and vendors in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitates the smooth operation of the Engineering & Maintenance Department’s daily activities through efficient handling of incoming messages, work requests, employee requests, issuing and record keeping of the equipments PM checklists/schedules
- Acts as a liaison and expediter between the Engineering & Maintenance Department and vendors/contractors to ensure both adherence to Ashley Furniture policies, and the timely completion of projects and/or repairs
- Manage all aspects of MRO/indirect purchasing and distribution while taking into account cost-effective solutions
- Creates and monitors purchase orders for accuracy and compliance, request and receive price quotes from vendors, compare quotes against requirements and the budget, and purchase orders via fax or computer
- Reconciles purchase orders, receiving and inventory discrepancies. Works with the vendors and the AP department to ensure receipts and payments are processed accurately
- Reconciles all department reports, credit card statements, expense reports, etc. on a monthly or, if required, more frequent basis
- Manages and maintains MRO and PPE inventory levels
- Performs inventory reviews, cycle counts and other activities with emphasis on corporate inventory and spend objectives
- Responsible for spare part SKU maintenance, including SAP system settings and obsolete risk assessments
- Collaborates with other facilities to ensure corporate standardization occurs with vendors suppling MRO inventory, general production supplies and/or facility services
- Exercises fair judgment, integrity and prudence in accordance with company’s philosophies on purchasing and working with vendors/suppliers
- Conducts oneself and communicates, internally and externally, in a professional manner
- Assures that safe work practices and company policies are followed at all times by employees and vendors/contractors
- Performs any other responsibilities as directed by the Engineering Manager, Indirect Materials Manager and/or the Inventory Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Proficient in the use of a computer with a good working knowledge of MS Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
- Possesses good verbal and written skills
- Familiar with company philosophy, procedures, practices, manufacturing environment and equipment
- Possesses a strong work ethic and able to work independently, effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Education/Certification Requirements
- High school diploma (or GED)
- 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2 years experience in storeroom management
- SAP experience strongly preferred
- 2 years experience with multiple site MRO supply/demand strongly preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Office work/typing
- Sitting
- Talking (telephone and/or other employees)
- Standing
- Walking
- Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
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| We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. |
