Are you looking for a rewarding career helping build a better America? If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to join us!
ABOUT HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT:
A family-run business since 1933, Highway Equipment has one simple mission: making uptime easy for our partners, to build a better America. We live that mission every day by staying true to our three pillars:
SOLUTION PARTNERS. We're more than a vendor. To our customers, we’re true partners. We help them get the job done productively and predictably.
URGENT ABOUT UPTIME. Our partners' time is valuable, and their uptime is critical. That's why we do everything we can to keep them running.
A JOY TO WORK WITH. Heavy equipment should be fun. With us, it is. We're always on the lookout for ways to make things smoother and easier for our partners.
We're looking for people who can help us make uptime easy for our partners, to build a better America. If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to join us!
POSITION PURPOSE:
Working closely with the Director of Parts and the Branch Manager, this position acts as the operational manager of the Parts Department at the Richmond location of Highway Equipment Company. This is a very hands-on position that requires someone who works well with customers and team members, is knowledgeable about construction equipment and parts, and is self-motivated.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Parts Department, including employee management
- Analyze parts operations at the branch and suggest ways to improve the department and increase profitability
- Remain knowledgeable about inventory levels and keep them at a level that controls costs and lead to customer satisfaction
- Maintain and build relationships with all vendors and suppliers
- Oversee parts invoicing to ensure accuracy and timeliness
- Analyze inventory obsolescence and schedule and coordinate all vendor returns
- Additional duties as assigned
- Live by Highway’s values; advance and support a culture of leadership, responsibility, accountability, continual improvement, and fun among all employees
- Contribute to Highway’s overall success by performing additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have experience working in a parts department that is directly or indirectly involved in one or more industry segments related to the industries served by Highway Equipment Company
- Experience as a manager or leader of a team preferred
- Possesses knowledge of construction equipment and parts, with a strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage time well
- Exhibits ability to understand and interpret equipment terminology
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills, and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
- Must be comfortable using a computer and computer software, CDK database knowledge is preferred
- Maintains professional and friendly demeanor; exhibits ability to remain calm and polite when working with customers
- Must be able to pass a background check