Materials Manager

Hertz; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% off Hertz rentals

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Hertz is seeking a Materials Manager in Salt Lake City to oversee all parts and inventory operations, ensuring parts availability and minimizing vehicle downtime. Role focuses on process compliance, inventory control, and efficient sourcing.

Starting salary is $55,000. The candidate should have supervisory inventory experience and familiarity with dealership parts. Benefits include comprehensive coverage and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a management or supervisory role overseeing inventory and direct reports.
• 1+ years in dealership parts department preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• General understanding of maintenance practices (preventative and warranty preferred)
• Previous parts ordering experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Manage all parts operations, including ordering, inventory management, and invoice reconciliation
• Implement and maintain division-level parts processes within the local market
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and establish appropriate stock thresholds to minimize vehicle downtime
• Optimize parts spending while maintaining operational efficiency
• Research and troubleshoot back-ordered parts issues
• Utilize dealer networks, used parts, and other approved sourcing methods to expedite part acquisition
• Coordinate with supervisors, managers, and clerks to ensure timely delivery of parts to technicians
• Maintain accurate inventory records and parts documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts availability and operational performance

Skills

Inventory management

Supervisory experience

Parts ordering

Dealership parts knowledge

Maintenance practices understanding

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing all parts and inventory operations within a location to reduce vehicle downtime, control repair costs, and ensure parts availability. This role drives compliance with company processes, manages inventory levels, resolves parts shortages, and coordinates with maintenance teams to ensure technicians receive the right parts when needed.

The starting salary for this role is $55,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all parts operations, including ordering, inventory management, and invoice reconciliation
• Implement and maintain division-level parts processes within the local market
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and audit requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and establish appropriate stock thresholds to minimize vehicle downtime
• Optimize parts spending while maintaining operational efficiency
• Research and troubleshoot back-ordered parts issues
• Utilize dealer networks, used parts, and other approved sourcing methods to expedite part acquisition
• Coordinate with supervisors, managers, and clerks to ensure timely delivery of parts to technicians
• Maintain accurate inventory records and parts documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance parts availability and operational performance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years in a management or supervisory role overseeing inventory and direct reports
• 1+ years in dealership parts department preferred
• General understanding of maintenance practices (preventative and warranty preferred)
• Previous parts ordering experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

What You'll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Life Insurance: (Hertz-paid Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to one-times your base annual pay, at no cost to you)
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching: Hertz will match your contributions dollar for dollar on the first 3% you contribute and 50 cents per dollar on the next 2% you contribute.
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness

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