Parts Manager

Midwest Transit Equipment•Swansea, IL

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About The Position

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. seeks a Full Time Parts Manager for our Swansea, IL location. Who we are: Midwest Transit Equipment is the largest New School Bus dealer in the country. We sell more buses than any other dealership in the United Sates. For over 50 years, we have been known for our honesty and integrity in our dealings with both our manufacturers and customers. We take pride in our reputation for offering quality vehicles, exceptional service and affordable prices. We strive to emphasize excellence through our attention to detail and our quality service. We maintain thousands of vehicles at nine locations in five states and over 300 employees committed to providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for our customers around the world. Who we are looking for: 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; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Parts Sales experience required
Valid CDL A preferred
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

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