Fleet Parts Pro: Inventory and Sourcing Specialist

Beaudry Oil; Elk River (MN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Beaudry Oil is seeking a Fleet Parts Specialist – Mechanic to manage our fleet parts inventory, source OEM and aftermarket parts, and support maintenance teams. You will work with fleet staff, drivers, and vendors to ensure timely parts availability and cost control.

The role emphasizes accuracy, vendor negotiations, and inventory optimization to minimize downtime and expenses. Full-time hours, with a Monday–Friday schedule in Elk River, MN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with automotive, truck, fleet, or equipment parts, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Ability to identify and research vehicle and equipment parts.
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn fleet and inventory management software.
• Effective communication with technicians, vendors, drivers, and management.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift with provided training.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source parts needed for fleet vehicles and maintenance.
• Research parts using manufacturer information, VINs, equipment numbers, parts catalogs, and vendor resources.
• Obtain pricing and availability from multiple vendors when appropriate.
• Place parts orders and monitor orders through delivery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with parts suppliers and vendors.
• Verify parts received against purchase orders and invoices.
• Process returns, cores, warranties, and incorrect or damaged parts.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of fleet parts, supplies, and shop materials.
• Receive, label, organize, and properly store incoming parts.
• Maintain appropriate minimum and maximum inventory levels.
• Conduct periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory.
• Ensure commonly used parts are readily available to reduce fleet downtime.
• Maintain an organized and clean parts-storage area.
• Work with Fleet Maintenance to identify parts required for repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Assist technicians in locating parts and identifying replacements.
• Coordinate parts availability with scheduled maintenance and repair work.
• Assist with emergency parts sourcing when vehicles are down.
• Track parts used for individual vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Parts research

Vendor relations

Communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Parts catalogs

VIN lookups

Manufacturer databases

Job description

Beaudry Oil is seeking a Fleet Parts Specialist – Mechanic to manage our fleet parts inventory, source OEM and aftermarket parts, and support maintenance teams. You will work with fleet staff, drivers, and vendors to ensure timely parts availability and cost control.

The role emphasizes accuracy, vendor negotiations, and inventory optimization to minimize downtime and expenses. Full-time hours, with a Monday–Friday schedule in Elk River, MN.