What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Manager position at Transdev?
PARTS MANAGER
Transdev in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Parts Manager. Parts Manager directs the organization and profitability of the fleet’s parts department by interfacing with using agencies, vendors, and internal/external customers.
Transdev is proud to offer:
- Salary of 65,000 - 90,000 per year (DOE)
Benefits Include:
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays.
- Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervises parts clerks
- Coordinates parts and materials transfers between locations as needed.
- Responsible for keeping parts department offices and warehouses organized and clean.
- Ability to meet deadlines through organization and problem solving.
- Leads cost reduction initiatives, manages and reduces obsolete inventory, and provides justification for inventory. Conducts cost and quality comparison studies.
- Designs, implements, and monitors ongoing cost quality purchasing program.
- Stocks inventory at appropriate levels while maintaining services to shop operations.
- Maintains an effective parts catalog system.
- Manages parts warranty claims.
- Manages a core exchange program.
- Prepares and conducts physical inventories quarterly.
- Responsible for the credibility of information on repair orders.
- Interacts positively with customers.
- Provides reports as necessary.
- Meets all contractual requirements in the area of parts inventory and services.
- Initiates all necessary operating procedures which apply to the area of parts.
- Provides recommendations as needed to build and maintain an exemplary quality parts facility.
- Responsible for issuing and tracking purchase orders in multiple databases.
- Maintains positive and productive relationships with company employees, management, vendors, and client.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
- 3 years of experience in inventory/parts.
- Prior management and/or supervisory experience preferred.
- Prior parts experience with heavy equipment preferred.
- Must be computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
- Must be able to work amid constant interruptions, prioritize and deal with time pressures and be able to clearly communicate verbally and in written form.
- Must have strong organization and labor relations skills, have radio dispatch skills, and have basic math skills for tracking trend and for report writing.
- This position is autonomous, and self-directed and the ability to handle crisis/conflict is required.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.
Physical Requirements:
- The essential functions of this position require the ability to:
- Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces
- Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level
- Because this position may require operation of company vehicles, valid Class D Arizona drivers’ license and excellent motor vehicle record must be maintained.
Drug-free workplace:
Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:
• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and 29 candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us.HR.TalentAcquisition@transdev.com
About Transdev: Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles. Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.
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