PARTS & INVENTORY SUPERVISOR
Job Overview
The Parts and Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing the inventory of parts and supplies for the company’s operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping, timely procurement, and efficient distribution. This role plays a key part in maintaining operational readiness by managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, supervising parts runners, and ensuring the parts room remains clean, organized, and efficient.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the parts room and inventory storage areas.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized parts room at all times.
- Supervise and stay on top of all parts runners to ensure timely deliveries and pickups.
- Monitor inventory levels and reorder parts and supplies as needed to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Track and manage all parts purchases, invoices, and receipts.
- Ensure all purchase receipts are properly documented and submitted to the Accounts Payable (AP) department in a timely manner.
- Develop and implement inventory control procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain quotes, place orders, and track deliveries.
- Maintain accurate inventory records using inventory management software.
- Conduct regular physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Ensure parts are properly labeled, organized, and stored to facilitate easy retrieval.
- Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to anticipate parts needs and support project planning.
- Oversee the return and warranty process for defective or unused parts.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations in the parts and inventory area.
- Supervise and train parts clerks, inventory assistants, and parts runners as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years of inventory or warehouse management experience, preferably in a fleet, maintenance, or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of inventory control practices and supply chain logistics.
- Experience handling invoices, receipts, and working with AP departments.
- Proficiency in inventory software systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform routine physical inventory tasks.
- Forklift certification a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Opportunities for training and advancement