Parts Manager

Why Work Here?

Great culture, pay, benefits, and investment in your training and development.

With Master's Transportation, you can be part of a fast-growing, innovative company. Our new company headquarters located on 40 acres in Kansas City, MO, features a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled facility. The Master's leadership team values our people and supports their growth and positive employee experience. For people looking to contribute, build on their skills, and work together for shared success, it's an exciting time to join the company!

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Leave and 12 Paid Holidays.


• Competitive health insurance, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and short/long- term disability benefits.


• 401(k) with company match.


• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.


• Discounts for travel, entertainment and more.


• Investment in Employee Development

Classification: Exempt  

Reports To: Vice President of Maintenance  

Position Type:  Full Time 

Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  

Work Location: Master’s Transportation Headquarters, Kansas City, MO

Job Summary: The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of a parts department. Plays a crucial role in ensuring that the right parts are available for customers and technicians when needed. This involves managing inventory, ordering parts from suppliers, and maintaining accurate records of stock levels. Additionally, the Parts Manager may be involved in pricing and negotiating contracts with suppliers, as well as handling customer inquiries and resolving any issues that may arise. They also collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient service delivery. Overall, the Parts Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the availability and quality of parts, contributing to the overall success of the business.  
 

Essential Functions:   

• Manage the purchasing and inventory control processes. 


• Ensure that parts meet required specifications. 


• Ensure that parts are kept in stock and adequately ordered. 


• Ensure parts inventory is audited and reconciled as needed. 


• Oversee parts shipping. 


• Oversee parts returns. 


• Manage tactical marketing and merchandising activities. 


• Manage the inventory, reporting, and purchasing parts, supplies, and other company assets. 


• Develop and improve inventory reporting. 


• Manage staff and staffing levels. 


• Establish an adequate supply of parts to enable efficient, timely response to order requests. 


• Manage parts inventory, develop pricing, and handle general parts inquiries from service technicians. 


• Maintain parts and inventory records, including receiving, stocking, and ordering parts. 


• Oversee related purchasing and contract procedures, receiving, evaluation, and purchasing of parts. 


• Take charge of parts inventory and supplies and oversee liquidation procedures. 


• Update parts inventory records on computers and in various databases. 


• Maintain up-to-date parts manuals and records. 


• Train new employees and recommend additional training. 


• Meet with customers, distributors, and manufacturers to resolve parts supply issues. 


• Other duties as assigned. 

Competencies: 

• Customer Service


• Technical Skills


• Communication


• Employee Development 


• Product Expertise 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing a full team of Part's Specialists. within an Automotive Service facility.

Work Environment:  

Automotive Service shop and inventory warehouse  

Physical Demands: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee will frequently lift or move products and supplies, up to 40 pounds, as well as direct the handling of same by others. 

Required Education/Experience/Certifications: 

• College degree preferred, relevant experience in lieu of considered.


• 2 years’ experience in parts management, customer service, and inventory control. 

Preferred Education/Experience/Certifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, business management, or related field. 

Travel Requirements 

None 

Other Duties  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

AAP/EEO Statement 

Master’s Transportation is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Master's Transportation is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, an