Spare Parts Interpreter

Crown Equipment Corporation; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Equipment is seeking a proactive Spare Parts Interpreter in Warrnambool to manage and coordinate spare parts and inventory for local operations. You will identify and supply correct parts, maintain stock levels, and process related paperwork.

Key duties include stock reviews, cycle counts, maintaining EPC catalogs and supplier databases, and building strong customer relationships to support repeat business.

Qualifications

• Industry experience is desired.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage incoming and outgoing inventory including stock control, cycle counts, and replenishments to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Complete bi-annual stocktakes for the Spare Parts store, and as required, ensuring accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer catalogues, EPC, and supplier databases.
• Monitor and report on parts usage trends, identifying opportunities for cost savings and stock management improvements.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Liaise with suppliers, internal teams and customers about purchase orders, delivery dates, and timely delivery of parts.
• Prepare and manage quotations, invoices, and purchase orders for Parts Sales following pricing policies.
• Supervise and plan daily locker runs and coordination of Parts Courier duties.
• Ensure WHS compliance when handling parts and operating in warehouse environments.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organisation

Stock control

Tools

EPC (electronic parts catalog)

Supplier databases

Job description

Job Description

Description

We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Spare Parts Interpreter to join our team at Crown Equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and coordination of all spare parts and inventory for South Queensland.

This role requires excellent organisation and communication skills to accurately identify and supply correct spare parts, manage stock and spare parts sales, and all related paperwork.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Review and manage incoming and outgoing inventory including stock control, cycle counts, and replenishments to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Complete bi-annual stocktakes for the Spare Parts store, and as required, ensuring that it is completed with accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer catalogues, electronic parts systems (EPC), and supplier databases.
• Monitor and report on parts usage trends, helping identify opportunities for cost savings and continued improvement of stock management.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Liaise with suppliers, internal team and customers advising purchase order status, expected delivery dates, and the reassurance of the timely delivery of parts and resolve any supply issues.
• Prepare and manage quotations, invoices, and purchase orders for Parts Sales while ensuring compliance with company pricing structures and policies.
• Supervise and plan daily locker runs and co-ordination of the Parts Courier duties.
• Ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements when handling parts and operating within warehouse environments.

Skills & Experience

• Industry experience is desired.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Advanced excel skills
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

What sets us apart?

Crown’s history began when two brothers founded the Company in New Bremen, Ohio (USA) in 1945. Today, the fourth generation of the very same family continues to lead Crown in all of its operations across the globe. Being a family-owned and run business is evidenced by more than 200 employees reaching service milestones in our 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year categories in Australia alone, with more than 2,000 employees reaching a 25 year service milestone globally.

As a Company we want to continue to support our employees to be the best versions of themselves and that’s why, as a Crown employee you get to enjoy:

• A benefits program which gives you access to discounts and cashback from over 400+ retailers nation wide.
• Access to a health and wellbeing platform which supports your Mental, Physical and Financial goals.
• Corporate Rates for Private Health Insurance.
• An inclusive working environment.
• An Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling with chat, phone and face to face counselling options.