Parts Manager (Transportation) Jobs

JCPS Vacancy Notice

POSITION: Parts Manager

PAY GRADE: 70 ($3,488 - $4,659)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

LOCATION: Transportation Services

REPORTS TO: Shop Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Frequently monitor re-order levels, especially for high consumption items.
• Replenish route mechanics truck inventory daily
• Coordinate with the Shop Supervisor and Route Supervisor to ensure parts are available to service vehicles at their scheduled interval maintenance to assure the vehicle is out of service a minimal amount of time. This process is especially critical for yellow school buses.
• Prepare vehicle inventory reports for audits as needed
• Manage the school bus warranty replacement program. Follow up to assure credit is received from the vendor.
• Establish and maintain bin locations in the parts room to assist with locating parts
• Conduct annual parts inventory for DPI. Analyze parts shortages and overages and develop corrective actions to eliminate identified errors.
• Process oil samples
• Order and maintain parts inventory sufficient for fleet size
• Identify obsolete parts and process them for surplus resale
• Verify parts when received by vendors. Reconcile packing slips with inventory orders and shipments. Follow up on backordered parts. Examine all invoices for accuracy before approving and submitting for payment. Invoices to be processed daily.
• Work closely with the Office Manager and Shop Supervisor in the procurement of parts, to reconcile problems with invoices and to resolve issues with inventory deficits
• Maintain battery room inventory by recharging used batteries to replenish inventory
• Maintain files on all vendors
• Maintain required spreadsheets
• Keep parts room clean and organized so parts can be easily located
• Receive parts into BSIP (Business System Information Portal) when received from the vendor
• Fill parts orders for mechanics and Shop Supervisor
• Assist Shop Supervisor with identifying and locating special order parts
• Shop vendors to locate parts and identify the best price. Request quotes on all needed parts and complete proper paperwork as required by Accounts Payable in order to request purchase orders.
• Conduct monthly inventory audits to ensure inventory accuracy in BSIP. Percentage of parts to be determined by the Shop Supervisor.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience in automotive parts inventory, procurement, control and management. Must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform these duties. This criteria includes knowledge of inventory acquisition and warehousing techniques, economic order quantity stock leveling techniques, accounting, bookkeeping and an extensive knowledge of automotive and medium duty trucks repair parts listings and their use.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to physically perform the basic life operational functions of walking, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, sitting, crouching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive motions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

DISCLAIMERS: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor at any time.

APPLY ONLINE: Please visit our website at www.johnston.k12.nc.us and click on Careers to apply online.

DEADLINE: Until filled

The Johnston County Public School System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment, tenure or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.