Parts Manager

Midwest Transit Equipment•Milwaukee, WI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. seeks a Full Time Parts Manager for our Milwaukee, WI location. At Midwest Transit Equipment, we’re more than the nation’s largest volume school bus dealer—we’re a team of over 300 people driven by purpose. With 9 locations, an expansive parts inventory, and five decades of experience, we’re proud to be an IC Prestige Certified dealer, keeping schools, churches, childcare centers, businesses, and communities moving safely every day. Our success comes from the people behind the buses: professionals who deliver outstanding parts, service, leasing, financing, and warranty support. When you join Midwest Transit, you become part of a team that keeps communities moving and makes a real impact every day. We are looking for an Parts Manager to supervise all warehouse, front counter, back counter, delivery drivers and administrative support personnel.

Requirements

High School degree required
Parts Sales experience required
Proficiency in MS Office – Word, Excel
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop department staff members
Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer
Must be self-motivated
Must be flexible and adapt to change readily
Must have superior problem solving skills
Good organizational skills
Strive for respect and facilitate teamwork within the organization
Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Valid CDL A preferred

Responsibilities

Works closely with the front counter and outside sales personnel to promote and grow sales to meet or exceed company goals
Maintain adequate parts inventory levels to meet customer demands but still comply with company turn around guidelines
Review and approve all customer credits
Keep inventory within manufacturers (International) standards
Ensure parts and cores are returned to vendors when necessary
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
Occasionally visit current customers to resolve problems, increase sales, and build relationships