Parts Specialist

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Shift: Monday-Friday 6a-3p

Preferred candidates will: 

Be ok working outside or in a shop exposed to weather elements, loud noises, and strong odors

Have experience with purchase orders and maintaining inventory

Have Knowledge of auto / mechanical parts 

Strong organizational and computer skills

Be self-motivated

Have a valid Driver’s License

I. Job Summary

Provides advanced clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers, and assists in coordinating all aspects of daily operations, including recording and reporting data.  This senior level specialist is more experienced in an administrative / operational support role and may be expected to perform at a higher level of responsibility and with minimal supervision in comparison to the entry-level specialist position.  Duties and tasks are varied and may be somewhat complex. Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Other minor duties may be assigned. 

• Manages all aspects of parts purchasing and inventory control including tire purchasing through the company’s internal tire purchase management system.
• Maintains inventory minimum and maximum parts levels and conducts the biannual physical parts inventory count.
• Administers and maintains purchase order requisitions through WM purchasing software systems and maintain SOX compliance.
• Reconciles all fleet purchases.
• Prepares for all month-end processes and procedures in a timely manner meeting required month-end reporting deadlines.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving safety, service, and operational issues.
• Maintains and distributes department related information on a daily basis.
• Completes and maintains a variety of reports as directed by the department manager.
• Uses software tools to manage a variety of tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor.
• Assists with data collection and reporting required for incentive pay programs.
• Assists with the processing of payments and other financial tasks as necessary.
• Assists in the implementation of operational projects as needed.
• Communicates with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job has no supervisory duties.

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. (accredited)
• Experience: Three years relevant work experience in a comparable role.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Knowledge and practical ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office software.

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting and/or landfill/outdoor.

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.  As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more!  Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.  Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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