Maintenance Inventory Purchasing Planner

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
033313 Maintenance Inventory Purchasing Planner (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 



* Managing existing technical inventory for the Maintenance department, including the Mould Change and Process Technician departments.


* Ensures all maintenance parts and supplies are on hand to ensure predictive, and proactive maintenance activities can be achieved in a timely fashion.


* Obtains and organizes all information and parts required for maintenance work to be performed (e.g.

diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions).


* Collaborates with other maintenance colleagues to ensure products are ordered in a timely manner.


* Controls and optimizes spare parts including ordering, stocking, issuing, and inventorying.


* Ordering parts and critical components from suppliers.


* Working with vendors/suppliers and negotiating prices.


* Adheres to all plant safety policies.

Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.


* Physically demanding job - must be able to walk long distances per day, carry up to 50 pounds, and work in a fast paced environment.


* Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 



* Expert knowledge of maintenance parts and supplies.


* Strong troubleshooting skills.


* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance inventory software.

E-Maintenance experience would be an asset.


* Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.


* Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a 2-4 years of relevant experience. 

 

Knowledge and Skills 



* Possesses a mechanical background and direct maintenance work experience.


* Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.


* Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities or projects and keep them progressing to completion.


* Possesses excellent time management skills.


* Skilled in estimating and communicating the inventory on hand needed to complete a job.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and any other relevant software.

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