What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Manager position at Blake Thermal?
Parts Manager
Blake Thermal Sales & Service Inc. is a full-service thermal solutions company that supplies engineered products, services, and complete systems. Blake Thermal has a 97-year history of providing an array of products and services supporting steam, hot water for process and domestic heat for commercial, industrial, medical, educational and manufacturing facilities. Headquartered in East Windsor, CT, Blake Thermal maintains multiple locations across New York and New England.
- Sole focus on integrating and supplying engineered products, services, and complete thermal systems
- Longstanding relationship as a manufacturer's representative with a 97-year history
- Premier product supported by factory authorized local technicians
For more information about our company, please visit our website via the following link: https://www.blakethermal.com/
This position is responsible for direct parts support and parts business growth for a multifunctional business unit providing steam and hydronic thermal solutions in the northeast. The Parts Manager is responsible for supporting internal and external customers to ensure availability of parts for the installed base of thermal energy solutions throughout the company's region. The Parts Manager position plays a critical role in maintaining Blake Thermal Sales & Service's reputation as a leading provider of thermal energy solutions. This position reports to the Director of Service and is located in East Windsor, CT with frequent travel across Blake Thermal territory.
Ideal Candidates will be in alignment with Blake Thermal's Core Values:
- Customer Focused
- Opportunity is Earned
- Solutions Provider
- Can-Do Attitude
- Driven to Win
- Confident but Humble
Key Responsibilities:
- Short, mid and long term strategic planning for top and bottom line growth.
- Successful execution of the department's strategic plan.
- Generate parts proposals for internal and external customers.
- Full inventory control.
- Manage inventory in alignment with regional market needs and company metrics.
- Reduce/eliminate slow moving and obsolete inventory.
- Frequent communication with management and finance departments.
- Provide direct parts support to internal and external customers.
- Identify regional suppliers to ensure exceptional turnaround communication to clients while increasing profitability.
- Ensure compliance federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- Act as liaison to manufacturers and vendors for warranty items, product development initiatives, product improvement requirements, customer concerns and other items as required.
- Coordinate and manage resources required to provide proper parts support for Blake Thermal's customer base across the northeast region.
- Remain up to date on all safety and compliance rules, regulations and policies related to this position.
- Provide strategic input to the sales team that will ensure advancement in Blake Thermal's position in the marketplace.
- Lead, manage and hold parts team accountable to business objectives.
- Other duties assigned by management.
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years of verifiable parts management business experience. Steam and hydronic boiler systems experience preferred.
- Minimum of five years of successful inventory management experience.
- Minimum of five years of experience in logistics.
- Ability to think strategically.
- Verifiable experience of working safely in a warehouse environment.
- Proven ability to interact with clients relative to parts business growth.
- Ability to productively interact with a cross-functional team.
- Self-starter who possesses a positive attitude.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to read and understand technical guides/drawings.
- Able to travel up to 40% of the time across Northeast Region.
- After hours availability to support internal customers.
- Proficiency in all MS Office products.
- Experience with NetSuite, a plus.
This opportunity offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, 401k, generous health benefits, company paid life/AD&D, company paid training with future advancement opportunities.
Blake Thermal Sales & Service, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate by race, color, gender, sexual orientation/gender identity, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability status, or status as a covered veteran. Blake Thermal Sales & Service, Inc. is a proud drug-free workplace.
