Allied Parts Inventory Analyst

The Allied Parts Inventory Analyst is responsible for supporting the daily planning, ordering, inventory control, and system accuracy of Allied parts while following established procedures and cost controls. The position works closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor and other departments to manage vendors, returns, transfers, reporting, and customer inquiries, while contributing to efficient operations and dealership goals.       

 Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.  Some of the benefits of joining our team are:

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, and much more.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintains positive control on all allied parts expenses, audits and follows correct procedures for allied accounts.
• Plans, formally and informally, long and short range, on Allied Parts requirements; make recommendations to the Parts Inventory Manager.
• Oversee the management of Allied parts inventory for accuracy and provides necessary reports.
• Reviews and orders Allied stock.
• Reviews and orders Allied parts including issuing purchase orders.
• Sets up Allied parts orders in DBS (as required).
• Sets up new vendors and SOS s (as requested).
• Reviews and submits internal Allied stock transfers.
• Reviews and works temp and exhaust report.
• Reviews and works non-stock and made stock report.
• Works and submits Allied surplus returns.
• Assists Parts Inventory Manager with uploads of Allied parts price tapes and monitors for changes as needed.
• Generates parts queries.
• Supports other department/inventory control projects.
• Checks and responds to voice and emails.
• Ensures that Allied exchange and core returns parts business is managed properly and meets or exceeds dealership goals.
• Works closely with Parts Inventory manager in policy matters as pertains to the Allied parts operations.
• Ensures the best freight accommodation for customers Allied Parts purchases are in alignment with company objectives.
• Establishes and maintains close relationships with service department supervisors and parts supervisors in other stores.
• Manages customer communications and resolves customer complaints and issues pertaining to Allied Parts.
• Work with Parts Inventory and Operations Managers to assess training needs and schedule Allied parts training for respective training classes and factory schools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason and facts when dissecting issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-starter. Able to effectively manage multiple tasks/priorities and adapt to change.
• Personal commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Superior planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple and often competing priorities.
• Proven ability to navigate change in a productive manner, remaining open and driven by change in order to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Self-directed and committed to building a supportive, positive, and winning culture.
• Ability to lead and work effectively with teams.  
• Advanced Microsoft computer skills software experience required.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work primarily inside throughout the year.
• Position requires employee to be physically present at designated worksite location.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.