Maintenance Parts Manager

The Kroger Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. in Cincinnati is seeking a Maintenance Parts Manager to oversee parts inventory, procurement, forecasting, and supplier contracts across distribution centers, ensuring availability and cost efficiency.

You will manage vertical lift modules, contract procurement, and auto‑replenishment programs, ensuring cost‑effective sourcing and timely parts delivery to technicians. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, parts procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Predict parts requirements and order parts to maintain optimal inventory levels at the parts distribution centers.
• Maintain and monitor the current parts inventory to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Oversee the full operation of vertical lift modules to streamline parts storage and retrieval.
• Manage the procurement of parts and parts contracts, develop pallet drop needs, and ensure the lowest cost for parts.
• Work closely with other Store Support Center work streams to anticipate future parts needs for upcoming equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts to technicians by managing the supply chain effectively.
• Maintain and manage the parts inventory database through a computerized system.
• Handle the processing of invoices and reconcile accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage technician vehicle inventory auto‑replenishment programs and inventory levels to ensure technicians have the parts they need when they need them.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, standing and walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, climbing ladders, and working in varied temperatures.
• Supervise and coach direct reports; conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Travel independently up to 25%.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Inventory management

Parts procurement

Supply chain operations

Forecasting

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Communication

Inventory systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in construction

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Maintenance Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of parts inventory and procurement to support maintenance operations across the organization. This role forecasts parts requirements and manages ordering to maintain optimal inventory levels at distribution centers. It ensures inventory accuracy and availability through effective monitoring and database management, including computerized systems. The manager leads the operation of vertical lift modules to streamline parts storage and retrieval, while also managing procurement contracts and pallet drop planning to secure cost‑effective sourcing. Collaboration with other Store Support Center work streams is essential to anticipate future parts needs for upcoming equipment. The role also includes supply chain oversight to ensure timely delivery of parts to technicians, as well as managing auto‑replenishment programs for technician vehicle inventories. Financial responsibilities include processing invoices and reconciling accounts for accuracy. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Predict parts requirements and order parts to maintain optimal inventory levels at the parts distribution centers.
• Maintain and monitor the current parts inventory to ensure accuracy and availability.
• Oversee the full operation of vertical lift modules to streamline parts storage and retrieval.
• Manage the procurement of parts and parts contracts, develop pallet drop needs, and ensure the lowest cost for parts.
• Work closely with other Store Support Center work streams to anticipate future parts needs for upcoming equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of parts to technicians by managing the supply chain effectively.
• Maintain and manage the parts inventory database through a computerized system.
• Handle the processing of invoices and reconcile accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage technician vehicle inventory auto‑replenishment programs and inventory levels to ensure technicians have the parts they need when they need them.
• Physical demands include, but are not limited to, high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
• Travel independently up to 25%
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management, parts procurement, and supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills for forecasting and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in computerized inventory management systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage supply chain operations and ensure timely delivery.
• Knowledge of cost-effective procurement practices and inventory management strategies.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering, mechanical engineering, construction, or comparable related field experience.
• 6-8 years in the field of parts management.