Inventory & Parts Coordinator

We are looking for a motivated Parts Coordinator to join our team in Fairbanks, AK.

Why do you want to work for Alaska West Express?


* Safety/Performance Bonus Program


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


* Employer-matched 401k program with a defined company contribution of 3%


* Paid time off


* Paid holidays.


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

The successful candidate will repair and maintain commercial trailers, machinery, and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(Other duties may be assigned)


* Maintaining accurate inventory levels: You would be 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: You would be responsible for ordering parts and materials from suppliers, tracking shipments, and receiving goods into inventory.

You would need to have a good understanding of lead times and supplier performance to ensure that the inventory arrives on time and in the right quantities.


* Managing inventory storage: You would be 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: You would need to keep accurate records of inventory movements, including when parts are issued to production, returned to inventory, or scrapped.

You may also need to conduct periodic physical inventory counts to verify that the inventory levels in the system match the actual inventory on hand.


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

You may also need to identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and develop strategies to minimize the impact on the company's bottom line.


* Collaborating with other departments: You would need to work closely with production, purchasing, and other departments to ensure that inventory levels are aligned with production needs and that all parties have accurate and timely information about inventory status.


* Complies 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 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 m...