Parts Supervisor

Keolis Canada•Austin, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Supervisor is responsible for managing parts inventory, ensuring appropriate service levels to shop operations, and maintaining an effective parts catalog system. This role involves developing vendor relationships, reviewing purchase orders, preparing invoices, and evaluating inventory records. The supervisor will also provide technical assistance to parts department employees, conduct meetings to discuss operational efficiency, and monitor inventory to minimize obsolescence. The position requires flexibility in working hours and job assignments, and employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, a favorable background check, and a physical examination. Keolis is committed to safety, environmental protection, and equal employment opportunity, maintaining a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2+ Years of proven parts management experience
Exceptional customer service and follow-up
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to read, comprehend and follow technical manuals
This position requires flexibility in working hours and job assignments
Strong proficiency skills with various computer programs and applications
Must have excellent telephone communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Inventory skills are essential
Must have strong organizational skills
Good practical skills
Communication skills
Analysis and problem-solving skills
Focus on safety

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Automotive, medium/heavy duty truck and sanitation truck parts experience a plus
Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred
Prior parts experience with heavy equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Develops, communicates, enforces, and monitors effective Parts
Stocks inventory at appropriate levels while maintaining appropriate services to shop operations
Prepares and conducts physical inventories quarterly
Provides reports and computer-generated reports as necessary
Maintains an effective parts catalog system
Develop relationships with key vendors
Review purchase orders
Prepare invoices for AP department by coding invoices with correct account code number
Evaluate inventory records
Maintain records and preparing required reports relevant to the operations of all parts departments
Provide technical assistance to parts department employees
Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation
Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence
Other duties as assigned by management