Parts Director oversees all parts operations including accounting, parts systems, processes and procedures. Improves parts operations to facilitate growth and successfully achieve the company's long-term strategic goals. Being a Parts Director designs policies and procedures for inspection, handling, and processing of parts to be exchanged. Ensures materials and parts are available in accordance with production schedules and commitments. Additionally, Parts Director reviews the parts inventory database and evaluates strategies to optimize inventory. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Parts Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Parts Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Parts Director
ATW Overview
American Trailer World (“ATW”) is North America’s leading manufacturer and retailer of professional and consumer grade trailers and truck equipment. The company formed in 2016 when the nation’s two leading trailer companies, American Trailer Works and Big Tex Trailers merged in a deal led by Bain Capital. ATW has approximately, 5,000 employees and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
ATW’s nationally recognized brands include Big Tex Trailers, PJ Trailers, BWise Trailers, CM Truck Beds, Dakota Bodies, Carry-On Trailer, RC Trailers, and Big Tex Trailer World. Its products are sold to dealers, retailers, and big box retailers, all of which serve a variety of end markets including agriculture, construction, landscaping, recreational and general industrial markets.
Job Overview
The Director of Parts will be responsible for leading the aftermarket OEM parts business for trailers and beds within the ATW Consumer Grade Business unit. The OEM Parts Department manufactures, sells, and distributes aftermarket replacement parts and accessories both through our big box retail outlets, chain store partners and our wholesale dealer network. Also, this role will be responsible for direct sales to end users. This role will have responsibility to develop and execute the parts growth strategy, enhance the customers ordering experience and improve the operational fulfillment.
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Education – Experience Required
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