Parts Manager

Transdev North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Transdev in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Parts Manager to direct the fleet’s parts department, interfacing with vendors, agencies, and customers to support operations.

You will supervise parts clerks, manage inventory levels, implement cost-reduction initiatives, maintain the parts catalog, and oversee purchasing and reporting.

This role requires strong organization, communication skills, and the ability to work amid interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years in inventory/parts/related field.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with heavy equipment parts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises parts clerks.
• Coordinates parts and materials transfers between locations.
• Maintains organized and clean parts offices and warehouses.
• Leads cost reduction initiatives and manages obsolete inventory.
• Maintains an effective parts catalog system and processes purchase orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Time management

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database programs

Job description

PARTS MANAGER

Transdev in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Parts Manager. Parts Manager directs the organization and profitability of the fleet’s parts department by interfacing with using agencies, vendors, and internal/external customers.

Location

405 79th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043

Transdev Is Proud To Offer

• Salary of $72,000 annually - $94,000 annually

Benefits Include

• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays.


• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises parts clerks


• Coordinates parts and materials transfers between locations as needed.


• Responsible for keeping parts department offices and warehouses organized and clean.


• Ability to meet deadlines through organization and problem solving.


• Leads cost reduction initiatives, manages and reduces obsolete inventory, and provides justification for inventory. Conducts cost and quality comparison studies.


• Designs, implements, and monitors ongoing cost quality purchasing program.


• Stocks inventory at appropriate levels while maintaining services to shop operations.


• Maintains an effective parts catalog system.


• Manages parts warranty claims.


• Manages a core exchange program.


• Prepares and conducts physical inventories quarterly.


• Responsible for the credibility of information on repair orders.


• Interacts positively with customers.


• Provides reports as necessary.


• Meets all contractual requirements in the area of parts inventory and services.


• Initiates all necessary operating procedures which apply to the area of parts.


• Provides recommendations as needed to build and maintain an exemplary quality parts facility.


• Responsible for issuing and tracking purchase orders in multiple databases.


• Maintains positive and productive relationships with company employees, management, vendors, and client.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; Associate degree preferred.


• 3+ years of experience in inventory/parts.


• Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred.


• Prior parts experience with heavy equipment preferred.


• Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.


• Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.


• Must have strong organization and labor relations skills, have radio dispatch skills, and have basic math skills for tracking trend and for report writing.


• This position is autonomous, and self-directed and the ability to handle crisis/conflict is required.


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.

Physical Requirements

• The essential functions of this position require the ability to:


• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces


• Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level


• Because this position may require operation of company vehicles, valid Class D Arizona drivers’ license and excellent motor vehicle record must be maintained.

Drug-free Workplace

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).


• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and 29 candidates with disabilities.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job Category

Maintenance Management & Supervisory

Job Type

Full Time

Req ID

8844

Pay Group

UC6

Cost Center

55506

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ.