Parts Manager - Construction

Trueline • Bloomfield, NE

21d • $70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Parts Manager to join the team in Central Connecticut. This hands-on role oversees parts inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and day-to-day support for a busy maintenance operation. The ideal candidate is an organized, resourceful parts professional who understands heavy equipment and can balance cost, availability, and speed to keep mechanics and equipment moving.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in parts, purchasing, inventory management, or a related field.
• Experience working with parts for trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, or similar machinery.
• Strong understanding of parts procurement and inventory control.
• Ability to research and compare pricing, availability, and delivery options.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
• Comfortable communicating with mechanics, vendors, suppliers, managers, and field personnel.
• Ability to prioritize urgent parts needs in a busy maintenance environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in a fleet, maintenance, or parts environment.
• Experience supporting truck, trailer, construction, paving, or heavy equipment fleets.
• Familiarity with warranty claims and vendor resolution processes.
• Experience with computerized inventory or parts management systems.
• Experience using e-commerce platforms to source parts and identify cost savings.
• Knowledge of purchase order systems and procurement procedures.
• Mechanical knowledge or experience working closely with heavy equipment mechanics.
• Experience improving stockroom organization, parts workflows, or inventory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parts inventory for trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Coordinate daily parts requests from mechanics and maintenance personnel.
• Review parts needs, identify appropriate purchasing options, and consult with maintenance leadership when needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers and service vendors.
• Research pricing, availability, lead times, and alternative sourcing options.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs through competitive purchasing and online/e-commerce sourcing.
• Manage and enforce the proper use of the purchase order process.
• Coordinate and assign Parts Runners across shifts based on shop needs.
• Work closely with the Shop Foreman and mechanics to evaluate repair options and identify cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, inventory, pricing, delivery, and vendor records.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure system records are accurate and appropriate stock levels are maintained.
• Investigate defective or incorrect parts and coordinate warranty claims and resolutions with vendors and manufacturers.
• Expedite critical parts and materials to minimize equipment downtime.
• Establish and improve procedures for the parts counter, stockroom, and parts delivery process.
• Evaluate workflow and shop organization to improve the movement and availability of parts.
• Support the maintenance operation as needed with parts-related questions, vendor coordination, and problem solving.

Benefits

• Opportunity to take ownership of parts operations supporting a significant fleet and heavy equipment maintenance function.
• A hands-on role with visibility across purchasing, inventory, maintenance, vendors, and operations.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on equipment uptime and purchasing efficiency.
• Collaborative environment working directly with mechanics and maintenance leadership.
• 15 days of PTO.
• Medical insurance with a 13% employee contribution.
• 401(k) with company matching: 100% company match on employee contributions from 0–3%, and 50% company match on employee contributions from 3–5%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed