Parts Manager - MVTA

Keolis Group; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis Group is seeking a Parts Manager to oversee inventory, catalogs, and supplier relations in Burnsville, MN. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and operational support for shop activities, with a focus on maintaining inventory levels and timely parts availability.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor's preferred), 2+ years in parts management, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, and a valid MN driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires strong computer and software skills to manage parts catalogs and inventory reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal teams and vendors.
• Must be able to read and follow technical manuals and procedures.
• Flexibility in working hours and assignments is required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces effective parts processes across the department.
• Maintains inventory levels to support shop operations and reduce obsolescence.
• Prepares quarterly physical inventories and provides reports as needed.
• Maintains an organized parts catalog and builds vendor relationships.
• Codes invoices for accounts payable and tracks inventory data.
• Leads meetings with parts staff to discuss operations and improvement plans.
• Supports safety initiatives and ensures RTSMS compliance.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Phone communication

Time management

Inventory control

Organizational skills

Practical skills

Analysis & problem solving

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree is preferred Requirements
• 2+ Years of proven parts management experience
• Exceptional customer service and follow-up
• Valid MN Driver’s License
• Automotive, medium/heavy duty truck and sanitation truck parts experience a plus
• Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred
• Prior parts experience with heavy equipment preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow technical manuals
• This position requires flexibility in working hours and job assignments

Skills:

• Strong proficiency skills with various computer programs and applications
• Must have excellent telephone communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Inventory skills are essential
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Good practical skills
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Focus on safety

Key Accountabilities:

• Develops, communicates, enforces and monitors effective Parts
• Stocks inventory at appropriate levels while maintaining appropriate services to shop operations
• Prepares and conducts physical inventories quarterly
• Provides reports and computer generated reports as necessary
• Maintains an effective parts catalog system
• develop relationships with key vendors
• Prepare invoices for AP department by coding invoices with correct account code number
• Evaluate inventory records
• Maintain records and preparing required reports relevant to the operations of all parts departments
• Provide technical assistance to parts department employees
• Conduct meetings with parts department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest and to develop strategies for a more efficient operation
• Perform Counseling of Parts Clerks and discipline administration.
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence
• Other duties as assigned by management

Safety:

• Ensure that the Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) conforms to the requirements
• Ensure that the RTSMS processes are delivering their intended outputs
• Report to management on the performance of the RTSMS and on opportunities for improvement and on the need for change or innovation
• Ensure the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization
• Ensure the integrity of the RTSMS is maintained, when any changes to RTSMS are planned and implemented

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All roles may entail, to varying extents, the following physical demands:

• Long periods (potentially exceeding 8 hours per day) of walking, standing, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, twisting, squatting, handling materials, repetitive hand-wrist motions, and traversing uneven surfaces;
• Exposure to both extreme heat and cold;
• Exposure to loud noises, fumes, and airborne particles;

In addition to the above demands inherent in every role, the following roles may entail unique physical demands, including:

• Operators/Drivers may work inside or outside vehicles and may operate vehicles for over 8 hours per day.
• Operations Supervisors and Managers may split their work between an office setting looking at a computer screen/electronic device and active transit field locations driving in a vehicle.
• Maintenance Employees may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in a ventilated maintenance shop and may work with personal computers, laptops, electronic hand-held devices, complex electrical schematics, diagnostic software and testing devices, and other heavy machinery.
• Office Staff may work indoors in air-conditioned or well-ventilated facilities, including offices and cubicle spaces equipped with a telephone and computer and may entail typing or looking at a computer screen.

Additional Statements:

• Drug screening: Pursuant to Department of Transportation regulations, employment for safety-sensitive positions will be contingent upon passing apre-employment drug screen and a physical examination. Keolis maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment will also becontingent upon completion of abackground check consistent with applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life atKeolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we canbecome the safesttransportation company in the world.
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of our operations on the communities wherewe operate.
• EEO statement: Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, genetic information, veteran status, gender identification, or any other status protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Keolis complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.
• Work authorization: “Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position”
• Disclaimer and closing statement: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.

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