The Maintenance Parts Coordinator is accountable for driving results in a fast-paced environment by working with team members within the maintenance department in part identification, purchasing, receipt and management at our Germantown site. This role will ensure that critical spare parts are available when needed, inventory accuracy is high and CMMS data is reliable, and storeroom operations are organized, efficient, and inspection-ready. Opportunities for cost savings and process improvement will be proactively identified for the maintenance team as well. The position requires execution of the Sterling Values and non-negotiables, as well as expertise in functional competencies included in this position profile.
Essential Functions
Inventory & Materials Management
Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming maintenance materials and spare parts
Maintain accurate inventory levels within the CMMS system
Track parts usage against work orders and purchase parts as needed
Perform routine cycle counts and participate in physical inventories
Identify obsolete, excess, or critical spare parts and communicate recommendations
Storeroom Organization & Control
Maintain a clean, organized, and secure storeroom environment
Ensure proper storage practices (FIFO, environmental controls, kitting where applicable)
Establish and maintain standardized labeling and bin locations
Support 6S and continuous improvement initiatives
Procurement & Vendor Coordination
Coordinate purchasing of maintenance parts and supplies
Create or support purchase requisitions for stocked and non-stocked items
Track open purchase orders and follow up with vendors
Verify correct parts, quantities, and documentation upon receipt
Coordinate returns, warranties, and repairable spare processes
Maintenance & Reliability Support
Assist in identifying critical spares and establishing min/max levels
Provide feedback to maintenance planners on usage trends and lead times
Support equipment shutdowns, outages, and emergency repairs
Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks and assist maintenance mechanics as needed
Key Competencies
Organize and prioritize work, thinking assignments through to completion.
Follow written and oral instructions.
Concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
3+ years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, or storeroom operations
Experience using a CMMS or inventory management system
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Travel Requirement
Up to 5% travel required.
Other Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
This position is eligible for a flexible schedule.
This position is not eligible for remote / hybrid work location.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sterling values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition (including genetic characteristics) or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Why Consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complimented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK and the US, where we employ more than 800 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
Service. Passion. Science.
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