Parts & Inventory Lead – 1st Shift

Bell-; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans seeks a Parts and Inventory Specialist for 1st shift in Fredericksburg, PA. You will manage parts procurement, inventory control, receiving, issuing, returns, records, and vendor coordination to support transportation operations.

Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with main duties aligned to cost efficiency and accuracy. The role requires strong experience in parts and purchasing, proficiency with Business Central, and a focus on safe, organized processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Three to five years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong experience in parts, inventory management, and purchasing required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety requirements in English.
• Proficiency with computer applications and a willingness to learn Business Central, manufacturer parts catalogs, and vendor software.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, negotiation, problem-solving, and recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Order parts, supplies, and approved services at the best overall value, considering quality, durability, life cycle, and operational needs.
• Coordinate with the Garage Service Manager to maintain stocking levels and obtain parts promptly for repairs.
• Create purchase orders; verify pricing, quantities, and approvals; ensure PO numbers appear on invoices.
• Receive, inspect, stock, stage, issue, and ship parts and tools; resolve discrepancies with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records in Business Central for parts, vendors, products, purchasing, invoices, and inventory.
• Organize inventory by part number and bin location; conduct cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage warranty claims, cores, returns, obsolete inventory, and manufacturer policies.
• Use manufacturer-provided online parts systems and prior work orders to identify part numbers with minimal guidance.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate pricing and terms; coordinate with Corporate Accounting and Purchasing.
• Track expenses and monitor department performance and trends; support budgets and waste reduction.

Skills

Parts management

Inventory management

Purchasing

Negotiation

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Business Central

Manufacturer catalogs

Vendor software

Job description

Bell & Evans seeks a Parts and Inventory Specialist for 1st shift in Fredericksburg, PA. You will manage parts procurement, inventory control, receiving, issuing, returns, records, and vendor coordination to support transportation operations.

Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm, with main duties aligned to cost efficiency and accuracy. The role requires strong experience in parts and purchasing, proficiency with Business Central, and a focus on safe, organized processes.