What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at U-Haul?
The Program Manager – Reuse & Salvage Parts Optimization is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding U‑Haul’s fleet parts‑reuse program. This role ensures that valuable, hard‑to‑source components from salvaged trucks are identified, recovered, tested, cataloged, and redistributed back into the fleet—reducing costs, improving repair efficiency, and minimizing waste. The Program Manager will collaborate across Engineering, Purchasing, Salvage, and Reuse Operations to maintain a reliable pipeline of quality reclaimed parts and explore aftermarket resale opportunities for components no longer needed internally.
Key Responsibilities
Parts Identification & Research
Key Responsibilities
Parts Identification & Research
- Identify high‑value, hard‑to‑find, or long‑lead‑time components across TT, DC, JH, TM, BE, and other fleet models.
- Analyze repair trends, parts shortages, and cost data to determine which components should be harvested from salvaged trucks
- Evaluate feasibility and ROI for adding new components to the reuse program.
- Work with Engineering to create and maintain reuse part numbers, ensuring proper documentation and traceability.
- Establish testing, cleaning, and packaging standards for each reclaimed part type.
- Partner with Purchasing to regulate inventory levels and ensure proper stocking at Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs).
- Collaborate with the Salvage Department to include targeted components on salvage authorizations and ensure consistent harvesting.
- Communicate part requirements, stock limits, and testing protocols to the reuse facility.
- Monitor reuse part listings in the electronic parts catalog to ensure availability, accuracy, and visibility to field locations.
- Track supply flow and address bottlenecks or shortages proactively.
- Oversee quality assurance for all reclaimed parts installed back into the fleet.
- Adjust testing procedures, cleaning methods, and packaging standards based on field performance and feedback.
- Retire reuse part numbers and deplete stock when components are no longer needed for fleet repairs.
- Research and evaluate opportunities to sell surplus or retired reuse parts into the aftermarket.
- Develop resale channels, pricing strategies, and partnerships to maximize value recovery.
- Ensure compliance with safety, legal, and environmental requirements for aftermarket sales.
- Experience in fleet maintenance, automotive/truck parts management, supply chain, or salvage operations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate cost savings, part performance, and inventory needs.
- Excellent cross‑functional communication and project management abilities.
- Familiarity with parts catalogs, engineering documentation, and quality control processes.
- Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from concept to execution.
- Reduced spend on new parts by maximizing reuse of already‑owned components.
- Improved availability of critical parts for fleet repairs.
- A streamlined, well‑documented reuse program with clear part numbers, standards, and inventory controls.
- High‑quality reclaimed parts performing reliably in the field.
- New revenue streams created through aftermarket resale of surplus components.
- Full Medical coverage
- Prescription plans
- Dental & Vision Plans
- New indoor fitness gym
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Registered Dietitian Program
- Weight Watchers
- Onsite medical clinic for you and your family
- Career stability
- Opportunities for advancement
- Valuable on-the-job training
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
- Business and travel insurance
- You Matter Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness/Group Accident
- 24-hour physician available for kids
- MetLaw Legal program
- MetLife auto and home insurance
- Mindset App Program
- Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, and more
- LifeLock Identity Theft
- Savvy consumer wellness programs - from health care tips to financial wellness
- Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
- U-Haul Federal Credit Union
- Wellness Program