MAINTENANCE PARTS MANAGER

The Kroger Co. • Cincinnati, OH

17d

About The Position

The Maintenance Parts Manager oversees parts inventory and procurement to support maintenance operations across the organization. The role forecasts parts requirements and manages ordering to maintain optimal inventory levels at distribution centers, ensuring inventory accuracy and availability through monitoring and computerized database management. It oversees vertical lift module operations, procurement contracts, and pallet drop planning to support cost-effective sourcing. The manager collaborates with Store Support Center work streams to anticipate equipment-related parts needs and manages supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery to technicians, including auto-replenishment programs for technician vehicle inventories. Financial duties include processing invoices and reconciling accounts. The manager also supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. The role requires demonstrating the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

• Proven experience in inventory management, parts procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience.
• 6–8 years in the field of parts management.

Responsibilities

• Predict parts requirements and order parts to maintain optimal inventory levels at parts distribution centers.
• Maintain and monitor parts inventory to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Oversee the full operation of vertical lift modules to streamline parts storage and retrieval.
• Manage parts procurement and contracts, develop pallet drop needs, and ensure the lowest cost for parts.
• Collaborate with Store Support Center work streams to anticipate future parts needs for upcoming equipment.
• Manage the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of parts to technicians.
• Maintain and manage the parts inventory database through a computerized system.
• Process invoices and reconcile accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage technician vehicle inventory auto-replenishment programs and inventory levels.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, complete performance reviews, and provide feedback.
• Travel independently up to 25%.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles.
• Paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Free counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, and technology.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over a career through the Continuing Education program.
• Access to training programs and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed