Parts Manager - Valley Metro

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Materials management and purchasing certificate or degree plus 2 years of experience or 5 years of proven parts management and buying experience.
• Exceptional customer service and follow-up
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience working with Trapeze EAM system preferred.
• Transit bus parts and maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow technical manuals.
• This position requires flexibility in working hours and job assignments
• Strong proficiency skills with Excel, Word and other various computer programs and applications
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Focus on safety

 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
• Communication skills
• Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Focus on safety

 Key Accountabilities:  

• Maintain a safe, clean, accurate and organized parts room.
• Ensure spare parts, fluids and tires are stocked at appropriate levels based on maintenance demand.
• Perform cycle counts and total physical inventory counts as required.
• Provide reports on parts and vendors as required.
• Maintain an effective parts catalog system in the Maintenance Information System
• Utilizes National Vendor accounts when possible.
• Use competitive sourcing practices when not utilizing National Vendors.
• Purchase only OEM or equivalent quality parts.
• Ensure the buying of all materials, supplies and services are complaint to Corporate Finance and Purchasing Policies.
• Manage the shipping and receiving of parts.
• Manage the warranty and core return process.
• Review invoices to ensure costs, quantities and account coding is correct.
• Supervise, train, and engage part room staff.
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence.
• Ensure MSD book/database is available and up to date.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

 Additional Statements:

• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.
• Safety commitment: Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world. 
• Environmental commitment: Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we 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, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• 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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