Parts Manager

Company: Hydralic Pile Driver Manufacturer

Location: Allentown, PA area (fully onsite, parts warehouse)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00/4:00 PM

Position: Parts Manager - Direct Hire 

Salary: $70,000 to $86,000 base

Must Have:

• 3-5 years in parts management, inventory control, or warehouse ops in heavy equipment, construction equipment, ag equipment, or industrial manufacturing
• Hands-on operational ownership in a warehouse/parts environment (receiving, coordinating deliveries, inventory oversight, shipping)
• Strong sourcing and vendor management experience, both domestic and international. This role sources parts directly from suppliers in Italy with 8-16 week lead times.
• Technical parts knowledge. Must be able to have informed conversations with vendors and customers about equipment components and part function. Not just moving boxes.
• ERP proficiency. Company uses Jonas ERP (live since Jan 2026, still being built out). Candidate will be adding part codes, managing inventory, adding suppliers and pricing.
• Comfortable in a startup/high-growth environment with evolving processes. This is the first dedicated parts hire. They're building the function from scratch.
• Self-starter who operates independently. Small team, no micromanagement, real ownership.

Nice Have:

• Experience with Jonas ERP or similar systems (Sage, Acumatica, Epicor, NetSuite)
• International procurement experience, especially European suppliers
• Multi-currency experience (USD, EUR, CAD)
• Background in manufacturing, construction, pile driving, solar, or heavy equipment
• Warranty claims and returns processing experience
• Forklift certification

Company Summary (Confidential)

• Our client is the North American distribution arm of an established European manufacturer with over 50 years of experience producing specialized hydraulic equipment used across infrastructure, energy, and industrial applications.
• The business operates as a joint venture backed by private equity, with strong international support and a growing presence in the U.S. market. Under new leadership, the company has experienced rapid growth, with revenue increasing over 300% year-over-year, significantly outperforming internal projections.
• With plans to launch U.S.-based manufacturing in the near term, the organization is entering a critical phase of expansion and operational buildout. This is a high-impact role within a fast-scaling environment, offering the opportunity to help shape processes and infrastructure from the ground up.
• Key Responsibilities:
• • Manage daily parts sourcing and vendor communication, including obtaining quotes, tracking availability, and expediting critical orders (domestic and international/Italy)
  • Oversee inventory levels and warehouse coordination, including receiving deliveries, verifying parts, and ensuring accurate stock levels
  • Maintain and update Jonas ERP with new part codes, supplier information, pricing, and inventory adjustments
  • Coordinate with internal teams and customers to identify parts needs, answer technical questions, and ensure timely fulfillment
  • Support the procurement process, including PO coordination with back office, tracking order status, and ensuring on-time delivery
  • Process parts orders, coordinate shipping or customer pick-up
  • Support warranty claims, returns, and replacement part requests
  • Prepare reports on inventory levels, parts usage, and purchasing activity