Parts Supervisor

About the role

Transdev in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced Parts Supervisor. This role directs the organization and profitability of the fleet’s parts department by interfacing with using agencies, vendors and internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervises parts clerks
• Captures parts and materials transfers between locations as needed
• Keeps parts department offices and warehouses organized and clean
• Able 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 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
• Maintains all contractual requirements in the area of parts inventory and services
• Meets all contractual requirements in the area of parts
• 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
• Issues and tracks purchase orders in multiple databases
• Maintains positive and productive relationships with company employees, management, vendors and client

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent; Associate 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
• Strong organization and labor relations skills, have radio dispatch skills, and have basic math skills for tracking trend and for report writing

Physical Requirements

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions- 60% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations
• 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
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job
• Tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise