The Stockroom Technician is responsible for the total ownership of the technical team's stockroom. This position is in support of Maintenance and Operations by facilitating part availability at the right time, the right place, and at the lowest cost possible. This is accomplished through the use of standard operating procedures for inventory control and reduction, parts receiving and inspection, parts kitting, staging and delivery, proper material storage, parts preventive maintenance, metrics and other activities critical to world-class storeroom operations. This job requires strong communication, interpersonal and team building skills to support site objectives.
What are we looking for? Minimum Qualifications:
High school degree or equivalent; In-house training required. Completion of certification program may be required.
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lifting 25 lbs.
Possess basic computer skills, knowledge of simple programs such as Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience setting up a new stockroom or experience redesigning/optimizing an existing stockroom.
Experience creating stockroom processes
Experience using SAP Plant Mx
Strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
What will be your key responsibilities?
Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within the area.
As a team member, the individual has direct responsibility and accountability for stockroom operations, cycle counts, stock room inventory reduction and part kitting for all planned jobs.
Perform basic storeroom responsibilities:
Sourcing of parts from OEM and/or 3rd party suppliers
Purchase of parts using Mars purchasing systems: Ariba, SAP, Pcard
Handle the shipping & receiving of parts
Responsible for stocking and managing inventory levels of spares and ordered parts.
If required handle the return to supplier
Manage the disposition of parts that become obsolete.
Perform daily cycle counts accurately and efficiently in order to maintain Inventory Accuracy and Stockroom Service Level
Manage the department's budget tracking and be able to deliver reports on budget performance
New item setup in SAP
Operate, organize and tidy stockroom
Drive continuous improvement in through a site Stockroom Strategy in accordance with MSE:
Review Re-Order report for accuracy of inventory levels.
Create parts criticality (ABC) process with maintenance & operations teams
Report out and manage stockroom KPI's (inventory turns, inventory value, top 10 consumed parts, min/max quantities, emergency procurements, stockouts)
Partner with and drive kitting process for planned & preventive work.
Design and optimize the stockroom's physical layout through 5S principles Visual Workplace
Oversee the following Outside Vendor Services by:
Utilizing the best methods for identifying potential vendor risks
Developing effective strategies for addressing higher-risk vendors
Aligning vendor control environments with internal framework
Implementing ongoing oversight utilizing metrics and external alerts
Understands principles of inventory control.
Will be expected to become an SAP Plant Maintenance power user
Lead the plant PM (Planned Maintenance) function in their respective department specifically the Stockroom DMS.
As a contributing resource, perform job kitting, staging and delivery to increase maintenance group efficiencies.
Be able to develop best practices for the area and ensure best practices are followed
Be a resource to plant associates in searching for parts/equipment which are stored in the stockroom required for a particular use or machine.
Utilize computer system to update and maintain item history, vendors and quality information.
Oversee the stock KPI's/Metrics and adhere to all workflow process and procedures defined by MSE.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.