Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
Kenco Material Handling /Kenco Fleet Service
11.2014 - Current
Parts ordering, quoting, research and purchasing for 25 technicians. Finding and setting up vendors.
Site installs. I have set up several sites as needed. Purchasing parts, shop equipment and supplies. Setting up local vendors. I have worked with sales to quote and purchase additional items. i.e. trailer jacks, dome mirrors, ladders, bollards and rails.
Tool and equipment ordering as needed. i.e. compressors, hand tools, jacks, gloves, battery safety kits and gear for the site and technicians.
Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
Site Management - · Purchasing cleaning and office supplies. Working with property management. As well as setting up certification of insurance and occupancy. Setting up and working with outside contractors. Maintain security and answer the alarm calls at they come in. Maintain and help with site IT issues. Processing and coding of utilities and other site invoices. Setting up quarterly HVAC maintenance.
Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
Parts Assistant Manager
Southwest Materials Handling Company
01.2010 - 11.2014
Research and purchase parts for customers, technicians and salesmen
Research and set-up new vendors as needed
Set-up and manage new customer accounts.
Maximized storage space utilization through strategic organization of shelves and bins containing various-sized components.
Provided excellent customer service by quickly locating requested parts and offering knowledgeable advice on installation or repairs.
Stocked and managed stock of parts.
Service Department Liaison
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
02.2009 - 11.2009
Attended monthly meetings for shop and field service teams
Updated associates on all new parts procedures
Answered any questions, as well as solve any problems.
Parts Technical Research
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
12.2007 - 11.2009
Directed technical inquiries for all branches.
Directed all forklift modifications and passkey requests.
Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
Parts Analyst
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
12.1999 - 12.2007
Research and purchase parts and equipment for customers, technicians and sales representatives.
Set-up and managed accounts for vendors.
Set-up and managed accounts for new customers.
Managed purchase orders.
Raymond Factory Administrator - filed reports to modify equipment.
Controlled part and equipment quotes for customers and sales representatives.
· Assisted with computer inventory maintenance.
- semi-annual manual counts and corrections of main warehouse and technician vans.
Parts Correspondent
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
12.1996 - 12.1999
Research and purchase parts and equipment for customers, technicians and sales representatives.
Set-up and managed accounts for vendors.
Set-up and managed accounts for new customers.
Managed purchase orders.
Raymond Factory Administrator - filed reports to modify equipment.
Controlled part and equipment quotes for customers and sales representatives.
Assisted with computer inventory maintenance.
- semi-annual manual counts and corrections of main warehouse and technician's van.
Purchasing/Parts Supervisor
PowR Lift Inc.
08.1994 - 11.1996
Managed part ordering and inventory for Daewoo line of Lift Trucks
Researched parts for Customers and Technicians
Set-up new accounts with Vendors, based on customer needs.
Purchasing/Engineering Administration
Harvey Hotel
07.1993 - 08.1994
Managed part and equipment ordering for Engineering Department
Supervised a team of 7 associates and delegated work assignments
Managed all communications between Engineering and other Departments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Curie High School
Chicago, Il
06.1986
Skills
20 years of purchase experience
Excellent computer skills
WordPerfect
Microsoft Office
Unix-MiniTrac
MTA (Management Technology of America)
JD Edwards
Irium
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent Internet research skills
Excellent ability to prioritize and manage multi-tasked projects
Customer Service
Invoice Processing
Inventory Management
Ordering parts
Improving customer satisfaction
Vendor Relations
Accomplishments
Malin – Developed a Quick Reference Manual for Parts & Service Department updated quarterly.
Malin – Responsible for 27% of total parts sales
Malin – Brought in new vendors, which lowered costs and increased revenue.
Harvey Hotel – Ace Award, awarded Commitment to Excellent
Harvey Hotel - Safety Committee
References
Professional & Business References Furnished Upon Request.
Timeline
Parts Manager
Kenco Material Handling /Kenco Fleet Service
11.2014 - Current
Parts Assistant Manager
Southwest Materials Handling Company
01.2010 - 11.2014
Service Department Liaison
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
02.2009 - 11.2009
Parts Technical Research
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
12.2007 - 11.2009
Parts Analyst
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
12.1999 - 12.2007
Parts Correspondent
Malin Integrated Handling Solutions & Design
12.1996 - 12.1999
Purchasing/Parts Supervisor
PowR Lift Inc.
08.1994 - 11.1996
Purchasing/Engineering Administration
Harvey Hotel
07.1993 - 08.1994
High School Diploma -
Curie High School
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