Parts Manager - Heavy Duty Truck

Custom Truck One Source•Calgary, AB

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) in Calgary is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to support their Utility Equipment division. The role requires industry-related experience in areas such as utility equipment, cranes, heavy- and light-duty trucks, refuse equipment, construction equipment, or farm equipment. This is a salaried day shift position where the Parts Manager will supervise parts associates and collaborate with operations, the service department, the upfit team, vendors, and external customers. Key responsibilities include inventory management (SKU management, physical inventories, cycle counts), proficiency with Parts ERP software, Microsoft Excel, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and shipping/receiving software.

Requirements

Associates degree or other relevant college degree
Non-Degreed: 3 years proven experience in a similar role
Previous managerial experience
Valid Driver’s License required
Experience in inventory management, including SKU management, annual physical inventories, and cycle counts.
Experience and proficiency with Parts ERP software, Microsoft Excel, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and shipping/receiving software are required.
Computers and Electronics — General aptitude in working with common computer software (MS Office Suite, internet, etc.) to process orders.

Nice To Haves

Industry-related experience in one or more of the following: utility equipment, cranes, heavy- and light-duty trucks, refuse equipment, construction equipment, or farm equipment.
Knowledge of heavy and light duty trucks and equipment preferred.
Alberta or Canadian Parts Technician Certification, Red Seal or Blue Seal certification, or related trade credentials are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them.
Work with the Service and Production Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation.
Create and build upon existing relationships with our customers and vendors.
Oversee team’s assessment of requests for parts for a variety of components related to heavy duty diesel, utility equipment and hydraulic systems ensure correct items and quantity are ordered.
Ensure team timely processes orders and contacts of vendors as needed to order parts for service or inventory that results in the proper parts being ordered.
Direct team members on decisions for large purchases to prevent unnecessary expenses.
Train team on parts requests to ensure all necessary parts are ordered and eliminate costly parts returns per company procedures.
Oversee the tracking of all incoming and outgoing inventory in accordance with the company’s procedures.
Timely and safely perform parts “runs” in company vehicle to acquire parts.
Oversee team to ensure accurate distribution of parts to mechanics and assignment of equipment to appropriate vehicle within the company’s inventory system.
Ensure that computer-based parts and inventory systems are up-to-date and accurate by inputting all necessary data in a timely, accurate manner.
Conduct inventory counts and keep inventory records to ensure company standards are met.
Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained to prevent delays in production.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.