Parts Manager - Austin

The Parts Manager is responsible for optimizing fill rates and maintaining inventory levels, plans; directs programs and processes to ensure material availability and delivery; develops and analyzes continuous material flow to the service parts warehouses; and confers with maintenance personnel and others to establish quality standards for materials, parts, and supplies. This position develops quality and cost standards, evaluates vendor reliability, and delivery times and is ultimately responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy programs, for implementing inventory process improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and assisting the Director of Fleet Maintenance with preparing required management reports, weekly work schedules, assigning personnel to shifts, hours, locations and responsibilities.

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• At least seven years’ experience in class VIII trucks and industrial equipment parts and purchasing inventories
• Ability to manage various inventories at multiple locations
• Extensive experience in Parts Management, with a strong background in automotive, trucking, or heavy equipment industry. and inventory controls
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and ability to control cost through vendor selections
• Must be flexible and able to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and product knowledge to understand technical aspects of parts and identify appropriate components as needed
• Proficiency with using fleet maintenance software to track parts usage and trends
• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of waste, composting, hauling, recycling, manufacturing, and excavation industry equipment and vehicles
• Ability to track and dissolve obsolete parts and implement waste controls in supplies and parts
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure inventory accuracy and proper record keeping
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to coordinate with technicians, supervisors, vendors, and senior management
• Ability to present reports or trends in a manner that maintenance, operations, and account departments can understand
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to help employees strive for and maintain the same standards

• Associates degree in supply chain or logistics management
• At least five years’ experience with automotive and equipment inventory, logistics, and supply chain management
• Leadership and management certifications within the inventory and supply chain field
• ASE parts specialist certifications

• Valid Class C driver’s license
• Safe driving record for the past three years

*Texas Disposal Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.