MRO Parts, Purchasing, & CMMS Coordinator

Division Information

The Home & Garden business unit of Spectrum Brands is based in St. Louis, Missouri with distribution, manufacturing and sales offices throughout the US and globe. We are a leading supplier of consumer products nationally for the home, lawn and garden, insect and weed control markets. We deliver groundbreaking products of exceptional value and top-notch quality to consumers with our well-recognized brands including Spectracide®, Hot Shot®, Cutter®, Repel®, Black Flag®, Garden Safe®, EcoLogic® and Liquid Fence®.

Job Summary

The MRO Parts, Purchasing & CMMS Coordinator supports the Maintenance Department by ensuring parts, materials, services, inventory, and CMMS information are available to support reliable plant operations. This position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working with systems, data, and maintenance processes.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

CMMS & Maintenance Support

• Serve as the primary coordinator for the Maintenance Department's CMMS.
• Create and maintain equipment, asset, spare parts, inventory, and PM records.
• Develop Work Orders and standard Preventive Maintenance (PM) Work Orders for entry into the Plant CMMS.
• Manage work orders from creation through completion and closeout.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance scheduling.
• Maintain accurate equipment histories, parts usage, and maintenance cost information.
• Monitor CMMS data for accuracy and develop reports and KPIs as directed.
• Support maintenance personnel with CMMS procedures and proper work order documentation.
  
  

MRO Purchasing & Inventory

• Purchase MRO parts, materials, supplies, and services.
• Create and manage purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor open POs, supplier lead times, deliveries, pricing, and order discrepancies.
• Manage the maintenance parts crib and help ensure critical parts are available.
• Maintain accurate inventory and spare parts information in the CMMS.
• Monitor inventory levels, usage, and min/max quantities.
• Support and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Identify obsolete inventory and opportunities for cost savings and improved inventory control.
  
  

Accounts Payable & Supplier Coordination

• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with matching purchase orders, receipts, and supplier invoices.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding purchasing, delivery, quality, and invoice issues.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
  
  

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and CMMS KPIs as directed.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce costs, and improve inventory control.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete required documentation and perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Experience Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent required; 2-year degree preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience required.
• MRO purchasing, inventory, maintenance support, or CMMS experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with Accounts Payable or invoice resolution preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
  
  

Required Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of basic equipment and maintenance concepts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance work order processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment and noise.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Repetitive movements may be required.
• Must wear required PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes.
  
  

The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel equipment; reach with hands and arms. The ability to speak and hear is essential in interacting with other inspectors and line supervision. Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Some of the measuring functions require the employee to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, with assistance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to forklift traffic and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions as well as hot and cold environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and flammables. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Must have the ability to complete a hands-on mechanical machine operational test as well as a written test.