Parts Operations Manager
- Saskatchewan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage teams to continuously improve parts fill, delivery, and process efficiency while actively managing inventory performance, obsolescence, and turnover metrics.
- Develop and implement strategic stocking policies and guidelines to meet demand and maintain optimal inventory levels across all facilities.
- Oversee warehouse operations in Regina, SK, and Hudson, IL, with Warehouse Managers reporting directly to this role.
- Oversee inventory management for the third-party logistics facility in Minot, ND, ensuring proper stocking and replenishment.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Parts Planning, Inventory Control, and Purchasing teams to ensure effective parts availability and optimized sourcing strategies.
- Provide strategic oversight of the Parts Planning function to ensure proper stocking policies and alignment with operational goals.
- Own overall parts inventory management, including setting policies, monitoring accuracy, optimizing turnover, managing obsolescence, leading year-end counts, overseeing sourcing from production and suppliers, and maintaining pricing.
- Identify and implement process improvements across warehousing, parts planning, and inventory control to increase efficiency.
- Implement supply chain solutions that optimize service levels for dealers and end customers.
- Ensure dealer satisfaction and service responsiveness by monitoring KPIs, addressing escalations, and maintaining high standards of parts support.
- Leverage team reporting and ad hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Compile the annual parts sales budget and monitor performance against it.
- Serve as a key point of guidance and communication for dealers, partners, and suppliers.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, sales, and service teams to optimize parts availability, improve inventory performance, and drive parts business profitability.
- Parts Sales Growth and Margins
- Fill Rate
- Inventory Turns
- Obsolescence
- Inventory Accuracy
- Picking Efficiency
- Order and Shipping Accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and using data to drive decisions.
- Results-driven, highly motivated, and skilled at cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, dealers, and partners.
*Experience managing inventory performance, including turnover, obsolescence, and accuracy.
*Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, or distribution processes in manufacturing or equipment industries; agriculture or heavy equipment experience is a plus.
*Track record of meeting operational KPIs, service targets, and financial goals.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and using data to drive decisions.
- Results-driven, highly motivated, and skilled at cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, dealers, and partners.
*Experience managing inventory performance, including turnover, obsolescence, and accuracy.
*Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, or distribution processes in manufacturing or equipment industries; agriculture or heavy equipment experience is a plus.
*Track record of meeting operational KPIs, service targets, and financial goals.