What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Optimization Specialist position at Caldwell & Gregory?
Position Summary
As the Parts Optimization Specialist, you will play a critical role in analyzing and managing company-wide parts inventory to ensure optimal deployment of high-value components in the field. Leveraging your project management and analytical skills, you will develop scalable processes to forecast demand, reduce inefficiencies, and align inventory strategies with operational needs. This role requires a balance of strategic planning and practical implementation to drive inventory optimization and support field operations effectively.
Key Job Responsibilities
Optimization
- Collect, analyze and interpret parts inventory data to maximum optimization in the field
- Determine and implement inventory strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce deficiencies and minimize excess inventory
- Generate and analyze ERP system reports on parts usage, cost trends, and operational demands.
- Evaluate usage history to identify parts to be procured, harvested and redeployed based on cost analysis
- Forecast future needs and trends based on operational demand and supply chain
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory records of the location, condition and purpose of parts in our fleet, vehicles and warehouses
- Assess reorder points utilizing inventory management software to ensure optimal stock levels
- Identify and harvest used parts from the fleet and vehicles for redeployed and/or disposal
- Implement best practices and compliance standards for collecting, packaging, and shipping of parts
Collaboration and Support
- Effectively communicate with service managers and technicians to align parts analysis with inventory demands
- Provide training on proper parts collection, storage, shipping and disposal when necessary
- Management of warranty claims
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education or relevant experience a plus
- Proven experience in parts analysis and inventory management
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, macros, data analysis). Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excel skills assessment will be required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of forecasting tools and techniques is a plus.
- Some travel required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Manakin Sabot, VA 23103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23