Parts Purchasing Administrator

TransChicago Truck Group; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TransChicago Truck Group is seeking a Parts Administrator for our Purchasing team to source and secure parts for internal inventory. The role requires processing stock orders, creating transfers, and updating data in the DMS to ensure real-time visibility.

This position is fully onsite at the Elmhurst corporate warehouse. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in purchasing, strong attention to detail, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent required;Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process stock parts orders for warehouses at all locations, based on sales metrics, stock levels, and available manufacturer & industry data (e.g., RIMpro).
• Create Stock transfers from Warehouse to branches as needed, based on available metrics, stock levels, and available data.
• Generate, review, and submit daily stock and customer orders per schedule and communicate with branches on issues, ETA, additional charges, etc.
• Review all stock backorders, revising as necessary – Communicate with vendor cancelations/ship dates/ETAs
• Review/approve orders in manufacturer inventory and ordering system (RIMpro)
• Assist with yearly Physical Inventory Process
• Communicate internally on order status updates through request and tracking systems
• Provide back-up to Inventory team as needed.
• Balance Freightliner invoices and communicate discrepancies to branch managers
• Monitor and verify validity of any POs in Procede (ERP/DMS system) with purchase lines that can be posted per vendor website/tracking/status/adjustments
• Verify accurate pricing/pack QTYs/ship addresses when placing orders and editing info in ERP/DMS system as appropriate
• Monitor and respond to Parts Admin inbox
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Purchasing

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

RIMpro

Procede ERP

Job description

At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road. We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.

We're searching for a Parts Administrator for our Purchasing team who will be responsible for sourcing and securing parts for our internal inventory utilizing all available channels. This person will expedite stock orders and transfer requests, communicate order status with internal teams, and identify cross-references and substitutions when needed. They will also ensure accurate data updates in the DMS to support real-time inventory visibility and efficient parts operations. This role will be fully onsite at our Corporate Warehouse in Elmhurst.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Process stock parts orders for warehouses at all locations, based on sales metrics, stock levels, and available manufacturer & industry data (e.g., RIMpro)
• Create Stock transfers from Warehouse to branches as needed, based on available metrics, stock levels, and available data
• Generate, review, and submit daily stock and customer orders per schedule andcommunicate with branches on issues, ETA, additional charges, etc.
• Review all stock backorders, revising as necessary – Communicate with vendor cancelations/ship dates/ETAs
• Review/approve orders in manufacturer inventory and ordering system (RIMpro)
• Assist with yearly Physical Inventory Process
• Communicate internally on order status updates through request and tracking systems
• Provide back-up to Inventory team as needed.
• Balance Freightliner invoices and communicate discrepancies to branch managers
• Monitor and verify validity of any POs in Procede (ERP/DMS system)with purchase lines that can be posted per vendor website/tracking/status/adjustments
• Verify accurate pricing/pack QTYs/ship addresses when placing orders and editing info in ERP/DMS system as appropriate
• Monitor and respond to Parts Admin inbox
• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or required experience:

• High school diplomaor GED or equivalentrequired;Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of purchasing experience
• Must be detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation:$22-25/hr. Hourly rate will be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications and education.
• Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance

TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.