Fleet Parts Manager – Inventory & Supplier Relations

4 Horn Management; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Service 0002 is seeking a Parts Manager in La Porte, TX to oversee the parts department for our equipment rental operation. You will manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and staff while controlling costs and supporting safe fleet operations.

Work closely with the Branch Manager, technicians, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective parts management. A strong background in parts management and purchasing is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in parts management, inventory control, or purchasing within equipment rental, construction equipment, automotive, trucking, or a related industry.
• Working knowledge of mechanical parts and familiarity with hydraulic, electrical, diesel engine, and preventive maintenance components.
• Strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to use inventory software, electronic parts catalogs, and basic spreadsheet tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced service environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or relevant industry certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate stock levels for preventive maintenance and repairs on construction equipment, aerial lifts, forklifts, generators, and other rental assets.
• Use equipment manuals, diagrams, serial numbers, and supplier catalogs to locate the correct parts for a wide range of manufacturers and models.
• Prepare purchase orders, compare pricing, confirm availability, and coordinate deliveries to meet service department priorities.
• Work closely with technicians, the Service Manager, and branch leadership to prioritize urgent orders and reduce equipment downtime.
• Verify incoming orders, inspect for damage, resolve discrepancies, and store parts in clearly labeled locations.
• Record receipts, transfers, returns, and parts issued to work orders in the company’s inventory or fleet management system.
• Monitor usage, conduct cycle counts and physical inventories, investigate discrepancies, and reduce obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Resolve order issues, coordinate warranty claims and core returns, and maintain dependable supplier relationships.
• Coordinate parts transfers between locations and communicate order status, backorders, and delivery timelines.
• Keep the parts room clean, secure, and organized, and follow company procedures for handling fluids, batteries, and other regulated materials.
• Track inventory accuracy, parts availability, purchasing costs, and order turnaround time to identify improvements.

Skills

Parts management

Inventory control

Purchasing

Mechanical parts knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Software literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or industry certifications preferred

Job description

Houston Service 0002 is seeking a Parts Manager in La Porte, TX to oversee the parts department for our equipment rental operation. You will manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and staff while controlling costs and supporting safe fleet operations.

Work closely with the Branch Manager, technicians, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective parts management. A strong background in parts management and purchasing is required.