Gary Watts
Mansfield
Summary
Result-driven Spare Parts Manager with 28 years leading after-sales and parts operations. Expertise and in inventory optimizations, demand forecasting, vendor negotiation, and cost controls to improve parts availability and service levels. Proven leader in building high-performing teams, implementing process and system improvements and aligning spare parts parts strategy with customer service and operational goals
Overview
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28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Spare Parts Manager
TK Airport Solutions, Inc.
03.1998 - 07.2026
- Responsibilities included the accountability and oversight of various existing and new client accounts.
- Conduct sales of Parts shipped 100% complete On Time.
- Provide in-depth information for new parts, spare parts, and maintenance warranties.
- Serve as company liaison on PBBs and conveyor systems and related materials.
- Developed and maintained solid rapport with client base in alignment with company mission.
- An international leader in the development and production of key components for PBBs and conveyor technology in material handling systems.
- Monitor Airport Website for new Spare Parts bids. Set alert notices from Bid net.
- Coordinating Communication with engineering and manufacturing in issuing Technical and FYI bulletins, Promotions upgrades, Product enhancements and Special offers.
- Develop and Maintain a Minimum stock quantity listing for key parts
Spare Parts Manager
FKI Logistics
03.2002 - 04.2007
- Responsible for the overall planning, directing and administering the company’s mission.
- Develop and maintain company culture, values, and recognition as a reputable small business owner with the employees, customers, suppliers, partners, and community.
- Plan and direct the company’s activities to achieve targets and standards for sound financial performance while providing quality products.
- Serve as product expert in conveyor systems and related materials.
- Coordinate design and installation processes by reviewing blueprints, designs, and contractor bid estimates and serving as primary information resource.
- Plan, develop and implement time lines and procedures for the installation and maintenance of solid surfaces by combining old-world craftsmanship and innovating techniques.
- Provide technical assistance to employees and management staff in administering business management functions aligned with the company mission.
- A diversified merchandiser designing, servicing, and maintaining baggage carousels and conveyors systems.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration/electronic Technology
TCC/UTA & ITT TECHNICAL INSTITIONS
Arlington, TXSkills
- Customer service
- Ordering parts
- Warehouse operations
- Customer relations
- Inventory restocking
- Inventory management
- Performance improvement
- Coordinating paperwork
- Purchasing oversight
- Sales promotion
- SAP
- Reviewing deliveries
- Profit and loss tracking
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Professional and courteous
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Timeline
Spare Parts Manager
FKI Logistics
03.2002 - 04.2007
Spare Parts Manager
TK Airport Solutions, Inc.
03.1998 - 07.2026
No Degree - Business Administration/electronic Technology
TCC/UTA & ITT TECHNICAL INSTITIONS