Stockroom Coordinator

Royal Canin

920 Arctic Drive

Lebanon, TN

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing of parts from OEM and/or 3rd party suppliers
• Purchase of parts using Mars purchasing systems: 1NAV, 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 stockroom inventory levels in accordance with the budget.
• New item setup in eMaint.
• Operate and organize a tidy stockroom.
• Drive continuous improvement in through a site Stockroom Strategy in accordance with MSE (Mars Supply Excellence)
• 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
• Understands principles of inventory control.
• Will be expected to become an eMaint (CMMS – computerized maintenance management system) superuser and functional expert for parts purchasing and inventory control.
• 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.
• Be able to coach and mentor a stockroom assistant.
• Performs all assigned activities & job tasks within the area.
• Perform basic storeroom responsibilities
• 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.

Context & Scope - How the job gets done.

• This is a role with high customer focus.  The primary responsibility is to improve efficiency within the Maintenance Department, reduce costs, and reducing downtime through parts availability and management of those assets. 
• Shows up with a “total ownership” mindset.  Be willing to learn and engage in other functional groups to support them and your development.
• Needs to be very organized and performs their duties with a process mindset.
•  Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, taking initiative with team along with other team members to train, motivate and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability for communication, verbally and written, along with good listening and organizing skills. 
• Shows initiative in self and team development, is reliable, uses time wisely and is willing to accept change.

Job Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent; In-house training required. Completion of certification program may be required.

• Some previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lifting 25 lbs.  

• Possess basic computer skills, knowledge of simple programs such as Excel and Word.
• Self-Development: Ability to learn additional skills and develop in role with additional responsibilities.
• Applies some advanced skills to the position or specialization.
• Must have strong computer skills with MS Office and ERP systems (i.e. Maximo, SAP, eMaint, 1NAV etc.)
• Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower-level employees.
• Consistently perform without supervision, all MRO parts transactions in MANMAN, 1NAV, and AIDC systems in accordance with Mars Manufacturing Best Practices.
• Ability to maintain stockroom security and safeguard inventory accuracy.
• Basic understanding of a parts catalog and their use in locating parts by performing ad hoc queries using the computer.

Key Mars Leadership Competencies

• Dealing w/ Ambiguity:  Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Action Oriented: enjoys working hard, is full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging, seizes more opportunities than others.
• Peer Relationships: Can quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration; can be candid with peers.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills:

• Experience setting up a new stockroom or experience redesigning/optimizing an existing stockroom.
• Experience creating stockroom processes.
• Experience using SAP Plant Mx, eMaint, or Maximo.
• Strong computer skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Has experience in vendor relations.

Financial Budget/Impact

• Stockroom Inventory value of $3M+
• Stockroom Inventory quantify of 10k + line Items.
• Annual MRO budget of $5M+