Parts Manager

Description

Corporate Overview: CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is delivering promises and driving success so we can all have what we need to live and thrive. We need talented individuals to help us bring this vision to life.

Division: CRST Equipment Solutions is our sales and service division. We pride ourselves on providing drivers and contractors with new equipment that they, and our customers, can depend on for safe, timely service. Our experienced technicians perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs to keep our fleet in optimal shape. This team is vital to our core mission - providing transportation solutions.

Job Title: Parts Manager

Location: Onsite in Birmingham, AL (200 Republic St, Birmingham, AL 32514)

Job Summary: As Parts Manager, oversee the comprehensive management of shop parts inventory, including accurate maintenance, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and meticulous inventory counts, ensuring seamless adherence to cost control measures while actively contributing to the optimization of financial efficiency and participating in team collaboration.

Job Schedule: Monday-Friday (7:30 AM-4:30 PM)

Compensation: Base Salary (Paid Bi-Weekly) _*A final offer amount is dependent on factors including prior relevant experience, knowledge, and location. Typically, selected candidates are hired at a rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range._

Day in the Job Preview: In a typical day as Parts Manager, you'll engage in precision-driven tasks, from conducting meticulous inventory counts and negotiating competitive pricing to actively contributing insights in team meetings, ensuring the seamless execution of the purchase process, and maintaining the organization and efficiency of the parts room.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive inventory counts, meticulously analyzing parts usage, maintaining min/max program, and managing shipping and receiving processes, all while strictly adhering to cost control measures.

• Ensure the quantity, accuracy, and availability of all parts inventory pertinent to the shop, guaranteeing that maintenance associates have the right parts readily accessible, thereby minimizing the need for local emergency purchases.

• Conduct audits of shipments, invoices, purchase orders, and inventory distribution to maintain accuracy and accountability.

• Ensure flawless execution of the "purchase, receive, inventory, issue, and return" process by the CRST Parts Team's published guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with established guidelines outlined in the CRST parts SOP for all purchases and inventory decisions, including the accurate completion and maintenance of purchase orders to match invoices from local vendors.

• Actively participate in conference calls and meetings with the entire parts team to contribute valuable insights and updates.

• Maintain cost control measures and diligently manage expenses to optimize financial efficiency.

• Effectively merchandise, organize, and upkeep the parts room while readily taking on additional assigned duties.

• Understanding of working safely in an environment that potentially is near basic shop tools such as welders, torches, impact wrenches, saw blades, scaffolding, ladders, and other equipment as required.

• Assign support staff, for example, Parts Coordinator(s) with daily tasks and follow-up to ensure the expected outcome has been achieved.

• Daily use of shop equipment (forklift and pallet jacks required to be used).

Job Requirements:

• Successful completion of a CRST background check and drug screen is required.

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• Forklift experience or certification is required.

• 3+ years of Class 8 parts management experience is required.

• OSHA and inventory management experience is required.

• General mechanical skills related to Class 8 trucks and trailers are preferred.

Did You Know?

• CRST is one of the largest privately owned trucking companies in the United States. That means you can count on our experience and ongoing commitment to provide the best service to our customers and the best work environment for our employees.

• We're family owned. We're dedicated to building on our founder's legacy to make CRST the transportation solution.

• CRST is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our midwestern hometown is known for its strong values, commitment to our community, and the success of manufacturers and producers here and throughout the country. When we thrive, America thrives!

CRST Core Values: Safety is at the core of all we do | Integrity in every decision and action | Commitment to the success of employees, customers, agents, contractors, and communities.

EEO Commitment: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Hiring Notice: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug test, and MVR (if applicable).

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better