Parts Planner

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Summary:   

Provide support to equipment manager and mechanics for the maintenance of company equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory

• Pull requested parts from inventory, charge out and re-order when necessary

• Expedite shipping and receiving on parts orders

• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for best pricing and delivery options

• Record and maintain parts and maintenance history in operating system

• Identify and order all parts and materials required for mechanics

• Communicate with customers on parts delivery times to best meet their needs

• Operate Forklift to load and unload parts

• Keep work area clean and presentable

• Answer and make phone calls that deal with parts orders

• Inform Parts Manager of any parts issues

Education and Experience:

• High School/Equivalent
• 2+ years of parts and/or equipment maintenance experience
• Heavy equipment knowledge preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of employees within the company
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem solver; can-do attitude
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb on and under equipment to locate part numbers.
• Must be able to look up parts applications by manuals, catalogs or web-based systems.
• Utilize company software (Viewpoint)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, on computers and other electronic devices
• Must be able to work in a high pace and safe environment