PARTS BUSINESS MANAGER

Kress-; Brimfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kress Corporation in Brimfield, IL is seeking a full-time Parts Business Manager to lead the parts department, manage quotes, orders, and related processes. You will supervise the Parts Representatives and ensure 24/7 responsiveness aligned with production planning.

The role requires 5+ years in parts operations or manufacturing, strong ERP and office software skills, and the ability to collaborate across Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in parts operations, aftermarket support, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with heavy equipment manufacturing and sales support is preferred.
• Experience working within an ERP system (order management, inventory, or demand planning) preferred.
• Understanding of purchase agreements / deal formation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment and conduct safety audits.
• Cover all scheduled shifts to provide timely operations.
• Manage purchase agreements and terms.
• Supervise Parts Representatives.
• Oversee quotation, order processing, and RGA processes.
• Coordinate with Master Planning for demand planning.
• Address 24/7 customer needs and issue resolution.
• Monitor and report parts metrics and performance.
• Maintain audit-compliant purchase orders.

Skills

ERP experience

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

COM module

Inventory management

Job description

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PARTS BUSINESS MANAGER

REGULAR FULL TIME Brimfield, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1012

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Kress Corporation is the industry leader in specialty transport carrier manufacturing, with equipment operating worldwide in demanding sectors like metals and material handling.

Every Kress carrier is designed with heavy-duty construction, high load capacity, and maneuverability to deliver exceptional durability and efficiency. Our commitment to quality and innovation drives us to develop machines that meet specific application needs and provide enhanced lifecycle value.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, talented team dedicated to building world-class machinery that shapes industries around the globe!

PARTS BUSINESS MANAGER

Kress is looking for a full-time Parts Business Manager to join our team in the development of specialized industrial equipment for steel, construction, and mining industries.

The Parts Business Manager is responsible for managing the company’s quotation process, order entry, and the order management processes. The position serves as the supervisor of the of the parts department employees, ensuring 24/7 responsiveness and alignment with production planning.

Responsibilities –

• Ensures a safe working environment by following safety rules, common sense, and initiating safety audits where unsafe conditions are discovered
• Reliably work all scheduled shifts to provide timeliness to operations
• Manage effective purchase agreement formation ensuring Kress operates under its own terms and conditions
• Supervise a staff of Parts Representatives
• Ensure process excellence in the quotation, order processing, and RGA processes
• Ensure demand from orders is properly structured to be planned correctly by Master Planning
• Address 24/7 customer needs
• Monitor and report metrics for the parts business
• Interact with customers where issues arise
• Ensure audit compliance by keeping purchase order records
• Coordinate with Finance, Engineering, Product Support, Purchasing, and Manufacturing departments
• Properly retain export documents, pick lists, and bills of lading
• Adhere to company safety standards and follow company policies

Qualifications –

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of experience in parts operations, aftermarket support, or manufacturing environment
• Previous knowledge of heavy equipment manufacturing and sales support strongly desired
• Experience working within an ERP system (order management, inventory, demand planning, or COM module experience strongly preferred)
• Understanding of purchase agreements / deal formation
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Finance, and Engineering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment

Kress Benefits –

• Group Health Insurance including Prescriptions
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Kress Corporation is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer offering a good work environment, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, and prescription at no premium in addition to other competitive benefits.