Parts Manager

Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. seeks a Full Time Parts Manager for our Swansea, IL location.

Who we are:

Midwest Transit Equipment is the largest New School Bus dealer in the country. We sell more buses than any other dealership in the United Sates. For over 50 years, we have been known for our honesty and integrity in our dealings with both our manufacturers and customers. We take pride in our reputation for offering quality vehicles, exceptional service and affordable prices. We strive to emphasize excellence through our attention to detail and our quality service. We maintain thousands of vehicles at nine locations in five states and over 300 employees committed to providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for our customers around the world.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for an Parts Manager to supervise all warehouse, front counter, back counter, delivery drivers and administrative support personnel.

Duties and Requirements:

• Works closely with the front counter and outside sales personnel to promote and grow sales to meet or exceed company goals
• Maintain adequate parts inventory levels to meet customer demands but still comply with company turn around guidelines
• Review and approve all customer credits
• Keep inventory within manufacturers (International) standards
• Ensure parts and cores are returned to vendors when necessary
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
• Occasionally visit current customers to resolve problems, increase sales, and build relationships
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• High School degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Parts Sales experience required
• Valid CDL A preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop department staff members
• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be flexible and adapt to change readily
• Must have superior problem solving skills
• Good organizational skills
• Strive for respect and facilitate teamwork within the organization
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Company paid for Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday Pay
• PTO Pay
• Career Growth
  
  
  

Midwest Transit Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service. Midwest Transit Equipment is also proud to be a Drug Free workplace.