Maintenance Parts Manager

Kroger•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, manages orders and inventory levels at distribution centers, and maintains inventory accuracy and availability using computerized systems. It also oversees vertical lift modules, procurement contracts, pallet drop planning, and cost-effective sourcing. The manager collaborates with other Store Support Center work streams to anticipate parts needs for upcoming equipment, oversees supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery to technicians, and manages auto-replenishment programs for technician vehicle inventories. Financial duties include processing invoices and reconciling accounts. The position supervises and coaches direct reports, completes performance reviews, and provides feedback. It requires independent travel up to 25% and the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The role demonstrates 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking; sitting while driving to various stores; lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds; pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and kneeling; and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.

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

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