Parts Manager
Description
JOIN the TRANSDEV Team as a PARTS MANAGER
Location: 2225 W. Lower Buckeye Road
Parts Manager directs the organization and profitability of the fleet’s parts department by interfacing with using agencies, vendors, and internal/external customers.
Essential Job Functions:
- Supervises parts clerks
- Coordinates parts and materials transfers between locations as needed.
- Responsible for keeping parts department offices and warehouses organized and clean.
- Ability to meet deadlines through organization and problem solving.
- Leads cost reduction initiatives, manages and reduces obsolete inventory, and provides justification for inventory. Conducts cost and quality comparison studies.
- Designs, implements, and monitors ongoing cost quality purchasing program.
- Stocks inventory at appropriate levels while maintaining services to shop operations.
- Maintains an effective parts catalog system.
- Manages parts warranty claims.
- Manages a core exchange program.
- Prepares and conducts physical inventories quarterly.
- Responsible for the credibility of information on repair orders.
- Interacts positively with customers.
- Provides reports as necessary.
- Meets all contractual requirements in the area of parts inventory and services.
- Initiates all necessary operating procedures which apply to the area of parts.
- Provides recommendations as needed to build and maintain an exemplary quality parts facility.
- Responsible for issuing and tracking purchase orders in multiple databases.
- Maintains positive and productive relationships with company employees, management, vendors, and client.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in inventory/parts.
- Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred.
- Prior parts experience with heavy equipment preferred.
- Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.
- Must have strong organization and labor relations skills, have radio dispatch skills, and have basic math skills for tracking trend and for report writing.
- This position is autonomous, and self-directed and the ability to handle crisis/conflict is required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.
Tools, Equipment and Vehicles Used:
Computer, printers, telephone, fax, ZONAR, RTA, Word, Excel, coach and fleet vehicles, forklift, Wheel lifts, hand tools; uniforms are worn.
Unique Working Conditions:
Works outside in extreme weather conditions, is around fumes/odors and chemicals, and is around heavy machinery and safety hazards.
The job requirements and duties outlined in this document may be subject to change to meet the needs of each property location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Drug-free workplace
If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; able to pass a drug screen
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About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.
Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
