Fleet Parts Manager — Inventory & Sourcing

Trueline; Connecticut; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

Medical insurance with 13% employeeCon

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Parts Manager in Central Connecticut to oversee inventory, purchasing, and vendor relations for a busy maintenance operation. You will balance cost, availability, and speed to keep mechanics and equipment moving, while leading a team across shifts and supporting shop leadership.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in parts or inventory roles, with strong procurement and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in parts, purchasing, inventory management or related field.
• Experience with parts for trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, or similar machinery.
• Strong procurement and inventory control knowledge.
• Ability to research pricing, availability and delivery options.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parts inventory for trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.
• Coordinate daily parts requests from mechanics and maintenance personnel.
• Review parts needs, identify purchasing options, and consult with maintenance leadership.
• 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 sourcing.
• Manage and enforce 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 purchasing, inventory, pricing, delivery, and vendor records.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure system records are accurate and stock levels are appropriate.
• Investigate defective or incorrect parts and coordinate warranty claims with vendors.
• 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 movement and availability of parts.
• Support the maintenance operation as needed with parts-related questions and vendor coordination.

Skills

Parts inventory management

Purchasing

Vendor relationships

Heavy equipment familiarity

Cost optimization

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trueline is seeking a Parts Manager in Central Connecticut to oversee inventory, purchasing, and vendor relations for a busy maintenance operation. You will balance cost, availability, and speed to keep mechanics and equipment moving, while leading a team across shifts and supporting shop leadership.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in parts or inventory roles, with strong procurement and organizational skills.