Parts Manager

MV Transportation•Asheville, NC

About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Parts Manager to control the requisitioning of parts, supplies and services for the entire Maintenance Department. Parts Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed in the storeroom and shop. Review daily work product with Warranty Manager and Parts Clerk, ensuring compliance with all SOP’s. Track and analyze parts usage and inventory stocking levels. Take necessary action to remedy any deficiencies. Meet with Director of Maintenance and Maintenance staff daily on parts issues including no stock holds, fleet failures, long lead time parts and other issues as they arise. Ensure all parts tracking and PO information is up-to-date and accurate at all times. Ensure all administrative tasks are handled as they relate to client and other parts software as required. Communicate with OEM on problems identified with parts. Ensure needed parts and inventory levels are maintained at efficient and optimum levels. Manage min/max inventory program. Adjust based on seasonal needs, fleet trends, campaigns and vendor availability with Director of Maintenance’s approval. Ensure inventory valuations are maintained at an approved level. Proper management of Maintenance department financials related to parts and purchase orders (utilizing MV’s Purchase Order and WebNow software programs). Conduct performance evaluations for subordinate staff. Provide support to the Director of Maintenance as assigned. Assume an additional role of Technology Champion as detailed by Maintenance Director. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Minimum five (5) years management experience with employee supervision and 10 years’ experience providing parts support for a fleet maintenance operation.
Ability to formulate and implement short and long range plans for fleet parts usage.
Ability to conduct training of subordinate staff.
Familiar with company policies and procedures.
Excellent organization skills.
Recruits, selects and hires well qualified, motivated personnel.
Excellent attention to detail skills.
Excellent written and verbal skills.
Ability to successfully supervise subordinates.
Understands the financial aspects of a multi-facetted Fleet Maintenance Parts Program.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed in the storeroom and shop.
Review daily work product with Warranty Manager and Parts Clerk, ensuring compliance with all SOP’s.
Track and analyze parts usage and inventory stocking levels.
Take necessary action to remedy any deficiencies.
Meet with Director of Maintenance and Maintenance staff daily on parts issues including no stock holds, fleet failures, long lead time parts and other issues as they arise.
Ensure all parts tracking and PO information is up-to-date and accurate at all times.
Ensure all administrative tasks are handled as they relate to client and other parts software as required.
Communicate with OEM on problems identified with parts.
Ensure needed parts and inventory levels are maintained at efficient and optimum levels.
Manage min/max inventory program.
Adjust based on seasonal needs, fleet trends, campaigns and vendor availability with Director of Maintenance’s approval.
Ensure inventory valuations are maintained at an approved level.
Proper management of Maintenance department financials related to parts and purchase orders (utilizing MV’s Purchase Order and WebNow software programs).
Conduct performance evaluations for subordinate staff.
Provide support to the Director of Maintenance as assigned.
Assume an additional role of Technology Champion as detailed by Maintenance Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.