Parts Specialist

Alaska West Express, Inc.

is searching for a motivated Inventory and Parts Coordinator in Anchorage, Alaska.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing inventory levels, ordering, and receiving inventory, organizing storage, tracking inventory movements, analyzing inventory data, and collaborating with other departments.

This role is crucial in ensuring that the company has the right amounts of parts and materials to meet operational needs while avoiding excess inventory.

By maintaining accurate inventory levels, this position contributes to the company's ability to meet customer demands, control costs, and maintain operational efficiency.

WHY WORK FOR ALASKA WEST EXPRESS, INC.?


* Safety/Performance Bonus Program


* Excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision with low costs for full family coverage.


* 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 6% company contribution


* Paid time off and paid holidays


* Incredible career advancement opportunity with opportunities within the Lynden Family of Companies which are unmatched in the transportation industry

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)


* Attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this position.


* Maintaining accurate inventory levels: Responsible for ensuring that the company has the right amount of parts and materials to meet production needs, while avoiding excess inventory that can tie up cash and warehouse space.


* Ordering and receiving inventory: Ordering parts and materials from suppliers, tracking shipments, and receiving goods into inventory.

A thorough understanding of lead times and supplier performance to ensure that the inventory arrives on time and in the right quantities is a must.


* Managing inventory storage: Responsible for organizing and storing inventory in a way that allows for efficient retrieval and minimizes the risk of damage or loss.


* Tracking inventory movements: Keep accurate records of inventory movements, including when parts are issued to production, returned to inventory, or scrapped.

Conduct periodic physical inventory counts to verify that the inventory levels in the system match the actual inventory on hand.


* Analyzing inventory data: Analyzing inventory data to identify trends, forecast future demand, and make recommendations for adjustments to inventory levels or ordering patterns.

Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and develop strategies to minimize the impact on the company's bottom line.


* Collaborating with other departments: Work closely with other departments to ensure that inventory levels are aligned with department needs and that all parties have accurate and timely information about inventory status.


* Comply with all company safety policies, including use of protective equipment and Fit for Work.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be a...