{"id":1125870,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jones-lang-lasalle-specialist-material-handling-technician","title":"Specialist, Material Handling Technician","company":{"id":616,"name":"Jones Lang LaSalle","domain":"jll.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/jones-lang-lasalle","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":264,"ghost_share":0.004,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.027,"time_to_fill_p50_days":7,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Portsmouth, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":44000,"max_usd":79000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1182},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T21:31:24Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T02:34:22Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.\nOur people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.\nMRO Technician (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Job Description\nPosition Title\nMRO Technician (Maintenance, Repair & Operations Inventory Specialist)\nPosition Summary\nThe MRO Technician is responsible for the daily management, control, and optimization of maintenance spare parts inventory supporting facility, utility, and production maintenance operations. This role ensures the accurate storage, issuance, tracking, replenishment, and control of MRO materials while maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting planned maintenance activities, and collaborating with maintenance, engineering, procurement, warehouse, and vendor partners.\nThe MRO Technician serves as the primary point of contact for spare parts inventory management and material availability, ensuring maintenance teams have the right parts available at the right time to support reliability, uptime, and operational excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nInventory & Storeroom Operations\nManage daily spare parts inventory activities including stocking, issuing, returning, and tracking materials.\nReceive and verify spare parts inventory into SAP following established inventory control procedures.\nRetrieve and process materials delivered through warehouse or loading dock operations.\nMaintain organized and accurate storage locations within the MRO storeroom.\nEnsure materials are properly labeled, identified, and stored according to established standards.\nSupport material staging and kitting activities for scheduled maintenance work.\nIssue materials directly to maintenance technicians and process material returns to inventory.\nMaintain accurate documentation and transaction records for all inventory movements.\nInventory Management & Controls\nPerform cycle counts and physical inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy targets.\nReconcile inventory discrepancies and investigate root causes of variances.\nMonitor inventory levels, reorder points, and min/max settings.\nManage inventory accuracy through real-time transaction processing and cycle counting practices.\nIdentify and report excess, slow-moving, obsolete, and non-moving inventory.\nAdminister SMOG (Slow Moving Obsolete Goods) processes and support inventory rationalization efforts.\nCoordinate blocked stock, scrap processes, and inventory disposition in accordance with finance and corporate requirements.\nSupport inventory optimization initiatives while ensuring critical spare part availability.\nSAP & Systems Management\nExecute inventory transactions and reporting within SAP.\nUtilize SAP inventory modules including:Material availability reviews (MMBE)\nMaterial master maintenance\nMaterial creation and updates\nInventory transactions and stock management\nWork order verification and material planning support\n\nSupport material master data creation and maintenance activities.\nCoordinate material master changes with global master data teams as required.\nReview maintenance work orders to understand future material demand and kitting requirements.\nUtilize inventory management tools, barcode scanning technology, spreadsheets, and procurement platforms as required.\nSupport procurement and sourcing activities through SAP and Ariba systems.\nMaintenance Support\nSupport maintenance teams by ensuring timely availability of required spare parts and consumables.\nCoordinate material staging for upcoming preventive and corrective maintenance activities.\nPrepare maintenance kits for large scheduled jobs and shutdown activities.\nReview bills of materials (BOMs) and support maintenance planning activities.\nCollaborate with maintenance planners, engineers, and supervisors regarding material requirements and shortages.\nAssist in developing and maintaining spare parts strategies that support asset reliability objectives.\nProcurement & Vendor Coordination\nProcess material requisitions and support procurement workflows.\nCoordinate with buyers, suppliers, and vendors regarding material availability, discrepancies, and delivery issues.\nResearch alternate materials and replacement parts when appropriate.\nAssist with supplier performance monitoring and material lead-time management.\nSupport warranty claims, vendor returns, and replacement activities.\nQuality & Returns Management\nInspect incoming spare parts for accuracy, quality, and specification compliance.\nDocument discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with vendors and procurement teams.\nProcess material returns and support nonconformance investigations.\nCollect photos, inspection details, and supporting documentation when material issues are identified.\nEnsure defective or incorrect materials are appropriately quarantined and dispositioned.\nSafety & Compliance\nMaintain a safe, clean, and organized storeroom environment.\nOperate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment safely and effectively.\nHandle chemicals and regulated materials in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.\nAdhere to all company safety, environmental, quality, and inventory control procedures.\nSupport audits and compliance activities related to inventory and materials management.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nAssociate degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.\nExperience\nMinimum 3 years of experience in MRO inventory management, maintenance storeroom operations, warehouse operations, or related industrial environments.\nExperience supporting maintenance and reliability organizations preferred.\nExperience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, life sciences, utilities, or industrial facilities preferred.\nTechnical Skills\nWorking knowledge of SAP inventory management functions.\nExperience with inventory control, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes.\nUnderstanding of maintenance work order systems and spare parts management.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.\nExperience with Ariba or other procurement systems preferred.\nFamiliarity with barcode scanning and digital inventory technologies preferred.\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nStrong understanding of spare parts inventory management principles.\nKnowledge of MRO materials, industrial equipment components, and maintenance practices.\nAbility to interpret bills of materials (BOMs), maintenance work orders, and technical documentation.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent organizational and attention-to-detail capabilities.\nEffective communication and customer service skills.\nAbility to work independently and manage competing priorities.\nDemonstrated ability to maintain high inventory accuracy standards.\nStrong collaboration skills with maintenance, engineering, procurement, and operations teams.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds.\nAbility to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.\nAbility to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.\nAbility to work in warehouse, storeroom, manufacturing, and utility plant environments.\nAbility to wear required PPE and comply with all site safety requirements.\nWork Environment: Independent role responsible for sustaining MRO inventory control, material availability, and spare parts management programs while supporting maintenance and engineering activities across the facility.\nThis position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.\nLocation:\nOn-site -Portsmouth, NHJob Tags:\nGMP Guidelines, Microsoft Excel, SAP ManagementIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!\n Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:\nJLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:\n401(k) plan with matching company contributions\nComprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care\nPaid parental leave at 100% of salary \nPaid Time Off and Company Holidays\nEarly access to earned wages through Daily Pay\nAt JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.\nJLL Privacy Notice\nJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.\nFor more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.\nFor additional details please see our career site pages for each country.\nFor candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here.\nJones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at . This email is only to request an accommodation. 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