Inventory & MRO Analyst

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The Inventory & MRO Analyst is responsible for optimizing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory to ensure maximum equipment uptime in a highly automated, multi-line food manufacturing facility. This role manages a multi-million-dollar repair and maintenance (R&M) budget, drives inventory accuracy, and ensures critical spare parts availability for continuous production in a USDA-regulated environment. The ideal candidate combines data analytics, maintenance planning, and inventory control expertise to reduce downtime, improve asset reliability, and control costs Key Responsibilities - Inventory & MRO Analyst Strategic MRO Inventory Optimization Design and continuously refine inventory segmentation strategy (critical spares vs. consumables vs. long-lead items vs. rarely used insurance spares). Perform criticality analysis (ABC + equipment criticality) to identify parts that directly impact production uptime. Build and maintain dynamic min/max and safety stock models using: Usage variability Supplier lead times (standard vs. expedited) Equipment failure patterns Drive risk-based stocking strategies: Zero-stock tolerance for uptime-critical components Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) where viable Lead SKU rationalization initiatives: Identify duplicates across OEMs or lines Standardize components across similar equipment Actively manage inventory lifecycle: Introduce new parts for new equipment or upgrades Phase out obsolete or end-of-life components Deep Maintenance & Reliability Integration Translate maintenance strategies into inventory requirements: PM (Preventive Maintenance) kits PdM (Predictive Maintenance) replacement profiles Breakdown/spare readiness models Work directly with Maintenance Planners to: Pre-stage parts for shutdowns, rebuilds, and changeovers Build kitted jobs for faster wrench time execution Analyze failure data (via CMMS) to: Identify chronic part failures Recommend higher-spec or alternative components Adjust stocking levels based on real failure curves Support planned outage execution: Ensure all parts are available weeks in advance Create contingency plans for critical equipment Embed reliability concepts: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) alignment with stocking MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) reduction via parts readiness Financial Ownership & R&M Cost Control Serve as the day-to-day steward of a multi-million-dollar R&M budget. Develop annual MRO spend forecasts by: Asset class (processing, packaging, automation) Maintenance strategy (PM/PdM/reactive) Conduct monthly variance analysis: Identify cost spikes by line, failure type, or supplier Partner with maintenance to correct cost drivers Drive cost-out initiatives, including: Repair vs. replace analytics Use of refurbished/rebuilt components Reduction in emergency purchases and premium freight Monitor and reduce: Inventory carrying costs Excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory Track and improve financial KPIs: Inventory turns Cost per operating hour Maintenance cost per pound produced Advanced Data Analytics & Decision Support Own MRO data governance within CMMS/ERP: Item master accuracy (descriptions, specs, cross-references) BOM (Bill of Materials) integrity for all key assets Build and maintain analytics dashboards, such as: Stockout events vs. downtime impact Parts usage trends by equipment and failure mode Spend by vendor, category, and asset class Perform predictive analysis: Anticipate part demand based on production schedules and historical failures Identify hidden inefficiencies: Overstocked but unused items Frequently expedited parts (poor planning signal) Provide actionable insights to: Maintenance leadership Plant leadership Supply chain teams Vendor Strategy & Supply Risk Management Classify suppliers based on criticality: OEMs for specialized automation components Strategic distributors for high-use consumables Lead supplier performance management: On-time delivery Lead-time consistency Pricing competitiveness Negotiate: Blanket POs for high-usage items Consignment/VMI programs Emergency supply agreements Develop multi-sourcing strategies for high-risk parts Mitigate risk of: Single-source dependency Long-lead imported components Coordinate rapid-response sourcing during uptime emergencies Warehouse & Inventory Control Excellence Establish best practices for MRO storeroom operations: Logical bin locations aligned to usage frequency Clear labeling and barcoding standards Lead and enforce cycle counting programs: Daily/weekly cadence based on criticality tiers Investigate and resolve discrepancies: Root causes (process gaps, improper usage tracking, etc.) Drive 5S and visual management in storeroom areas Improve technician experience: Fast part identification and retrieval Reduced time searching for materials Implement controls for: Unauthorized withdrawals Untracked parts usage (key data integrity risk) Cross-Functional Leadership Act as the bridge between Maintenance, Operations, Finan

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