Manager, Parts Supply

Isuzu North America Corporation; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Fertility benefits

Generous Time Off

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Isuzu North America Corporation is seeking a senior supply chain professional to maintain service parts supply, optimize inventory, and ensure regulatory compliance across North American and international suppliers. You will lead negotiations, monitor performance, and coordinate post-production supply activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and at least five years in automotive parts supply, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or other quantitative field; or equivalent directly related work experience.
• Minimum of five years related work experience in automotive/ truck/ heavy equipment parts supply/distribution; three years supervisory/managerial preferred.
• Knowledge of computer systems, business law, marketing, and economics; inventory control principles.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and maintain contractual supply relationships with North American and foreign-based suppliers, including lead-time, warranty, compliance, pricing, delivery specs, packaging, and vendor requirements.
• Select optimum supply strategies aligned with inventory targets, logistics, and purchasing costs.
• Manage supplier performance to maximize supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinate new model and post-production supply efforts with AIPDN, suppliers, and others as needed.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ECC 6.0

PTC SPM 11.0

Job description

JOB SUMMARYResponsible for maintaining the supply of service parts, with economic efficiency, in sufficient quantities to meet service level objectives. Responsible for establishing and maintaining contractual, logistical, warranty, federal, state, and local regulatory compliance and supply relationships with North American and foreign-based vendors for service parts and accessories.PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESNegotiates and maintains the contractual supply relationships with North American and foreign-based suppliers, including lead-time, supply period, warranty, federal, state, and local regulatory compliance, pricing, delivery specification, packaging, logistics, labeling, and vendor component requirements. Selects the optimum supply strategies given current target inventory objectives, logistics, and purchasing costs.Manages supplier performance utilizing available tools to maximize supply chain efficiency. Coordinates new model and post-production supply effort with AIPDN, suppliers, and others as needed.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Executive Manager, Parts SupplyDirect reports: Analyst II, Parts Supply; Administrator, Parts Remanufacturing & PackagingEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAININGBachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business Management, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or another quantitative field; or equivalent directly related work experienceMinimum of five years related work experience within an automotive, commercial truck or agricultural/construction heavy equipment parts supply/distribution environment; three years of supervisory/managerial experience preferred.SAP ECC 6.0 or higher, PTC SPM 11.0 or higher or other related DRP experience preferredKNOWLEDGEKnowledge of computer systems and applications, business law, marketing, and economicsIn-depth understanding of parts inventory control principlesSKILLS & ABILITIESProficient PC skills in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent negotiation and analytical skillsPHYSICAL STANDARDSThe employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less.Position requires moderate travel including possible overnight stays, to ensure vendor relationships and performance are maintained.MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITIESChampions a culture of safety by ensuring all operations are conducted in full compliance with safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Promotes accountability and continuous improvement in safety practices at all levelsInterprets and executes policies that typically affect subordinate organizational unitsRecommends modifications to operating policiesResponsible for managing staff function or heads a centralized functional activityAccomplishes results through lower levels of supervision or through experienced levels of employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignmentsMonitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists, or provides direction to, subordinates as required.May perform ongoing tasks of organizational unitsFrequent contacts with inter-organizational and outside customer representatives at various management levels concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projectsConducts briefings and participates in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning specific operationsPAY SCALEThe pay scale for this position is between $107,746 and $137,376. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.Exceptional Perks That Go Beyond the BasicsJoin a workplace that invests in your well-being—mind, body, and future:Comprehensive Health CoverageMedical, dental, vision, and fertility benefits to support you through every stage of lifeFertility & Family-Building Support through WIN Fertility: Includes Adoption & Surrogacy Benefits, WINMaternity, and PowerPause, offering up to $25,000 in lifetime benefits for fertility-related services such as IVF, IUI, and preconception supportGenerous Time OffEnjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation, 15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, parental leave, and MTO (Miscellaneous Time Off) for volunteering or a compelling personal needSmart Retirement PlanningBuild long-term financial security with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match and an additional Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)Peace of MindCompany-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as Travel Insurance, so you're covered wherever life takes youWellness ProgramAccess a variety of tools and resources designed to support your physical and mental well-beingTuition ReimbursementPursue continued education with financial support for job-related coursework, degree programs, and professional growthExclusive Employee DiscountsSave on insurance, travel, entertainment, car purchases/rentals, retail purchases, and more