Spare Parts Coordinator

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The Spare Parts Coordinator is responsible for managing the inventory, procurement, storage, and availability of maintenance and production spare parts to support uninterrupted plant operations. This role works closely with Maintenance, Production, and Suppliers to ensure critical spare parts are available when needed while maintaining optimal inventory levels and controlling costs.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records for all maintenance and production spare parts.
• Monitor stock levels and identify minimum/maximum inventory requirements.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and organization of spare parts.

Procurement & Supplier Coordination

• Generate and submit purchase requisitions for spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate with Management to source parts and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Track open purchase orders and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, availability, and order status.
• Assist in identifying alternative suppliers for critical components.

Maintenance Support

• Collaborate with Maintenance personnel to identify critical spare part requirements.
• Ensure timely issuance of parts for planned and emergency maintenance activities.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs by ensuring required parts are available.
• Recommend stocking strategies for critical equipment components.

Warehouse & Inventory Control

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming spare parts deliveries.
• Update inventory transactions in the CMMS, ERP, or inventory management system.
• Maintain proper documentation for receipts, issues, returns, and adjustments.
• Coordinate the disposal of obsolete, damaged, or excess inventory.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze inventory usage trends and recommend improvements.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through inventory optimization.
• Develop and maintain spare parts standardization programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence activities.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.

• 2-5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, maintenance stores, or spare parts management.
• Manufacturing or automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, CMMS, or inventory management systems.

• Strong understanding of inventory management practices.

• Knowledge of maintenance, industrial equipment, and spare parts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with SAP, FIXX, Oracle, Plex, Maximo, or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.