Terminal Parts Manager

Swift Transportation • Avenel, NJ

30d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Swift Transportation has been an Industry leader for many years with a profound history dating back to the 1960s. Swift is the largest truckload carrier in America with various locations throughout the nation that allow our drivers, shop employees, and office staff to cultivate strong connections. We are a company that is passionate about continual learning and improvement which in turn, allows for a diverse amount of advancement and growth opportunities. We place a strong emphasis on culture because we strongly believe that it is a key contributor in achieving overall results here at Swift.

Provide guidance and direction to parts department operations.
Liasion between terminal leadership and Parts Assistants.
Provide support and guidance to other Parts Assistants as needed.
Assist terminal leadership in identifying areas for improvement and as needed, provide on-the-job training to address those areas.
Issues purchase orders and purchases parts for terminal at the best possible price and value; negotiates parts and material prices with vendors.
Stocks, issues, processes and inputs data related to POs and invoices.
Ensures repair orders are complete and accurate (inside and outside).
Maintains maintenance shop records, tire count and department statistics; maintains files for invoices and contracts.
Handles department shipping and receiving.
Handles OS&D delivered to outside terminal locations.
Maintains warranty parts, manages shipping and scrap.
Maintains proper core storage and returns.
Responsible for part returns and managing obsolete parts.

Requirements

• Three (3) years' experience in parts or inventory control required.
• Must be familiar with completing purchase orders and/or repair orders.
• Must be familiar with looking up parts and placing on-line orders using appropriate OEM websites.
• Must possess excellent 10 key and computer keyboarding skills.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to parts department operations.
• Liasion between terminal leadership and Parts Assistants.
• Provide support and guidance to other Parts Assistants as needed.
• Assist terminal leadership in identifying areas for improvement and as needed, provide on-the-job training to address those areas.
• Issues purchase orders and purchases parts for terminal at the best possible price and value; negotiates parts and material prices with vendors.
• Stocks, issues, processes and inputs data related to POs and invoices.
• Ensures repair orders are complete and accurate (inside and outside).
• Maintains maintenance shop records, tire count and department statistics; maintains files for invoices and contracts.
• Handles department shipping and receiving.
• Handles OS&D delivered to outside terminal locations.
• Maintains warranty parts, manages shipping and scrap.
• Maintains proper core storage and returns.
• Responsible for part returns and managing obsolete parts.

Benefits

• Our Benefits Package includes 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance as well as pet insurance.
• We also offer an Employee Stock Purchase plan, paid training, wellness programs, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Assistance Programs (subject to change), Military Leave, and discounts with our vendors.
• Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities- We have an adoration for helping others which is why we have worked hard to establish partnerships with organizations such as Children's Miracle Network and Habitat for Humanity that allow us to give back.
• Training, Development & Growth Opportunities - Our success at Swift is driven by our people! Our goal is to provide a supportive environment that promotes growth and advancement. We invest the time to ensure our employees receive the best training, along with all the tools and resources to thrive.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - A diverse workforce allows us to achieve a dynamic business advantage where we can openly collaborate, thus bringing new ideas to the table that contribute to innovative and effective solutions. Everyone at Swift has a voice and your opinion matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees