Parts Specialist

Company OverviewAt Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.The Parts Specialist is responsible for managing the full spare parts lifecycle, encompassing request intake, sourcing, purchasing, order tracking, inventory management, and fulfillment. This position ensures that customer and internal requests for spare parts, equipment, and materials are received, validated, sourced, ordered, delivered, and processed with accuracy and timeliness.The ideal candidate is highly analytical and detail-oriented, with experience supporting automation systems, conveyor equipment, and material handling operations. This role requires the ability to analyze inventory trends, equipment usage, supplier performance, and operational data to make informed decisions that support system uptime, customer satisfaction, cost control, and continuous improvement. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential for reporting, data analysis, and presenting recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Analyze spare parts usage, inventory trends, and equipment failure data to identify stocking strategies and opportunities for cost savings.Support automation and conveyor system operations by identifying critical spare parts requirements and recommending inventory levels based on equipment demand and reliability needs.Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and tracking tools using Microsoft Excel to monitor inventory performance, order status, lead times, and key performance indicators.Prepare presentations and communicate findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership and operational teams using Microsoft PowerPoint.Review supplier performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and optimize costs.Partner with Operations, Service, and Engineering teams to support troubleshooting efforts and identify recurring equipment or component issues.Qualifications include:Experience supporting automated material handling systems, conveyor equipment, warehouse automation, robotics, AGVs, AMRs, or related technologies preferred.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make recommendations based on findings.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, charts, and reporting.Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint with the ability to develop professional presentations and communicate complex information effectively.Understanding of conveyor components, automation equipment, electrical/mechanical spare parts, and industrial maintenance environments preferred.Experience using data to drive inventory planning, purchasing decisions, and process improvements.CompetenciesAnalytical Thinking – Uses data and logical reasoning to evaluate situations, identify trends, and make sound business decisions.Technical Acumen – Demonstrates understanding of automation systems, conveyor equipment, spare parts management, and industrial operations.Data Driven Decision Making – Leverages reporting and analytics to improve processes, inventory performance, and customer outcomes.Continuous Improvement – Actively seeks opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.Business Insight – Applies knowledge of inventory management, supply chain operations, and customerKenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please click the image to download the EEOC ‘Know Your Rights; Discrimination is Illegal’ posting.https://www.eeoc.gov/posterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/Pay: $24.35 - $29.33 per hourExperience:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills : 2 years (Preferred)Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)Automation Parts: 2 years (Preferred)Willingness to travel:25% (Required)Work Location: Remote