Inventory and Parts Specialist

About Winbro

At Winbro, we are at the heart of the green hydrogen revolution enabling production of next generation fuel cells with our ultra fast laser drilling and welding technologies. Our equipment is capable of producing highly complex micro parts to micron level accuracies, creating a revolution in personalised drug delivery and medical care. Our technology is capable of producing highly complex semiconductor parts, enabling next level efficiencies in electronics manufacturing.

We work with some of the best global names in aerospace, medical, semiconductor and clean energy.

About the Role

The Inventory and Parts Specialist (internal title "Kitting Clerk") ensures that production lines never stop by accurately interpreting complex Bill of Materials (BOM) structures within the ERP system to stage, pick and verify all required sub-components.

Responsibilities

• ERP Navigation: Access D365 ERP system to confirm BOM requirements per machine.
• Kit Assembly: Package grouping components into carts or "kits" according to specific production requirements.
• Status Report: Print per machine / cart – weekly. Review with internal stakeholders.
• Bill of Materials Review: Demonstrate advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting multi-level BOMs.
• Requirement Analysis: Calculate total component needs based on batch sizes, ensuring that Units of Measure (UOM) such as "each," "feet," are correctly converted during the picking process.
• Component Substitution: Identify and flag discrepancies or outdated parts, working with engineering to validate BOM substitutions when primary stock is unavailable.
• Version Control Awareness: High attention to detail regarding BOM Revision Levels to ensure the kit matches the current engineering order changes.
• Material Picking & Verification: Locate and pull raw materials or subcomponents from warehouse locations, recording every transaction in the ERP to ensure real-time inventory accuracy.
• Inventory Control: Perform physical counts, report on missing parts, and log any returned inventory back into the system with appropriate reason codes.
• Inventory Reconciliation: Participate in Cycle Counting and physical-to-digital reconciliations to ensure the ERP system's "on-hand" values match physical shelf counts, a critical requirement for financial year-end audits.
• BOM Integrity Audits: Regularly audit active Production Orders to verify that the parts consumed physically match the digital BOM.
• Quality Review: Conduct final inspections of kits to ensure no components are missing.
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Compliance: Strictly follow documented kitting workflows provided by the Stores Manager.
• Fulfilment & Shipping Logistics: Manage inbound and outbound shipments, including packing, sorting, packaging, labeling, and managing all related paperwork.
• Customs Compliance: Verify all harmonized tariff schedules and coordinate with customs brokers for all overseas shipments.
• Procurement Support: Assist with creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders using MRP System.
• Order Tracking & Administration: Track shipments, resolve issues with damaged or lost packages, update system dispatch dates, and close out sales orders upon dispatch.
• Housekeeping: Ensure the work area is kept tidy. Floors are clear of debris, and all labels are facing forward. Maintain a "Visual Workplace" where every tool, bin and component has a clearly labelled home, ensuring that missing items are immediately visible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Vocational or Technical training recommended.
• 2 years' experience working in a stores or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Walk or stand for long periods. Frequently bend, twist, stoop.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to follow precise instructions and picking lists.
• Computer literate with good verbal communication skills for collaborating with teams, vendors and drivers.
• ERP Expertise: Proven experience using ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Benefits

• Low-cost health insurance plan for the employees and their families including medical, dental & vision plans, short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary buy-up life insurance, and voluntary plans such as Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
• Matching 401K plan.
• 9 paid holidays, 5 paid personal days, and a very generous paid vacation time.
• Competitive salary and generous benefits package that is unsurpassed in this geographical area.