Marine Parts Manager

SourceLine•Connecticut, CT

About The Position

An established full-service recreational marina is seeking a hands-on Marine Parts Manager to support its Marine Services department. The role ensures marine technicians, yard personnel, and on-the-water crews have the correct parts and supplies when needed. This is an individual-contributor position, not a supervisory warehouse management role. The position is full-time and year-round, generally Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed. Compensation is competitive hourly pay based on experience. The Marine Parts Manager identifies and sources parts for recreational marine engines and systems, manages incoming parts and inventory, coordinates purchasing and deliveries, and tracks parts used on service work orders. The position collaborates with Marine Services personnel, the Service Writer, suppliers, and the separately managed retail parts operation. The Service Writer remains responsible for customer invoicing and currently manages primary purchasing and vendor relationships; the Marine Parts Manager may assume additional purchasing and vendor responsibilities as operational needs develop.

Requirements

Practical knowledge of recreational boats, marine engines, propulsion systems, and replacement parts.
Ability to identify marine components and verify proper fitment and compatibility.
Experience reading manufacturer parts diagrams, catalogs, model numbers, serial numbers, and technical specifications.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfort using computers, tracking inventory, and maintaining accurate work-order documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with technicians, service personnel, suppliers, and customers.
Comfort handling boxed parts, receiving shipments, and working in an active marina and service environment.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in marine parts, purchasing, inventory management, or marine service operations.
Familiarity with Suzuki marine parts.
QuickBooks experience; candidates who can learn the system quickly will also be considered.
Experienced marine mechanics with strong organizational skills who are interested in transitioning into a parts-focused position are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify, source, and verify replacement parts for recreational marine engines and systems, including outboard, inboard gasoline, diesel, sterndrive, electrical, and mechanical applications.
Research hard-to-find components using manufacturer catalogs, technical diagrams, and parts resources.
Work with technicians and yard personnel to ensure parts are available for repairs, engine repowers, winterization, commissioning, and routine maintenance.
Review outstanding repair orders and participate in weekly Thursday scheduling meetings to anticipate parts needs and outstanding jobs.
Coordinate sourcing and delivery of mooring supplies to the marina's separate mooring shop.
Receive, inspect, verify, label, organize, and distribute incoming parts and supplies.
Maintain an organized, secure parts storage area with clearly identified inventory locations.
Monitor frequently used parts and seasonal supplies, and establish practical stocking and reorder procedures.
Coordinate heavy deliveries and material movement with authorized equipment operators.
Process incorrect shipments, damaged parts, supplier returns, warranty items, and core returns.
Ensure technicians receive appropriate parts for scheduled repairs whenever possible.
Accurately assign parts issued to technicians to the appropriate service work orders in QuickBooks.
Record stocked parts and materials that have not already been entered on repair orders.
Apply established pricing guidelines supporting the company's target 40% gross margin, and coordinate pricing exceptions with management.
Track parts received, issued, returned, and transferred to prevent inventory loss and unbilled materials.
Collaborate with the Service Writer and Head of Marine Services to coordinate parts orders and deliveries.
Communicate with suppliers to confirm availability, pricing, compatibility, and delivery timelines.
Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, supplier responsiveness, and parts costs.
Take on additional purchasing responsibilities, vendor relationships, and sourcing activities as the role develops and operational needs change.
Coordinate with the separately managed retail parts operation regarding shared inventory, product availability, and purchasing needs.
Pick, verify, package, label, and ship designated retail parts orders fulfilled through shared parts inventory.
Maintain accurate records of inventory transfers and assist with associated returns.
Occasionally assist service and retail customers with parts identification and compatibility questions.
Provide technical parts assistance for Suzuki marine products in support of the marina's authorized Suzuki dealership operations.