Edmonton Field Partsperson- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
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Job Summary
Schedule: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week
Position Type: Unionized Position (Alberta Local 99 Collective Agreement)
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We are seeking a Field Partsperson - Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to support customers by managing inventory coordinating parts requirements and ensuring timely delivery of parts to support equipment maintenance and repair activities. This role combines customer service inventory management logistics coordination and parts support in both shop and field environments.
- Process and coordinate parts orders and deliveries
- Manage on-site inventory including counting ordering stocking and replenishment activities
- Coordinate parts requirements related to customer equipment maintenance and repair in the field
- Ensure accurate required-by dates are entered into company systems
- Communicate estimated delivery dates and order updates to customer contacts
- Complete daily EJHAs and monthly vehicle inspections
- Attend team meetings training sessions and development activities as required
- Deliver parts to customer and company locations as directed by the Regional Parts Manager and VMI Team
- Participate in parts-related projects initiatives and assignments
- Support call quality and performance improvement initiatives
- Source non-Caterpillar parts as required
- Manage backordered parts
- Prepare weekly inventory usage reports for customers
- Provide shop and field parts support when working from the branch
- Journeyperson Parts Technician Certification (Red Seal preferred)
- Previous experience in parts sales warehousing front counter operations inventory management or customer support
- Caterpillar product knowledge is considered a strong asset
- Experience working directly with customers in field or industrial environments
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong computer skills and experience working with multiple software platforms
- Experience with SIS AIMS Antares SIMSi InfoCast Lawson M3 Landmark Smart Office M3 Sales Automation and Microsoft Office is considered an asset
- Industry experience in mining heavy construction and technology products is considered an asset
- Previous field experience is an asset
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to operate an F550 Flat Deck truck on a daily basis
- Ability to meet customer site access requirements including clean-shaven requirements where applicable
- Ability to obtain and maintain customer site access approval
- Forklift and Crane & Rigging experience are assets (training available)
- WHMIS TDG and First Aid certification will be required upon hire
- This is a safety-sensitive position and requires the successful completion of all customer site screening requirements including full-panel testing
This position is governed by the terms and conditions of the Alberta Local 99 Collective Agreement.
Please note: Any future shift changes will be administered in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.
Posting Closes: August 26 2026.
At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.
About Company
If you've noticed more Caterpillars crawling around your neighborhood, Finning International may be responsible. The company is the largest dealer of heavy equipment and diesel engines made by Caterpillar (CAT), the world's leading manufacturer of construction equipment. Finning opera ... View more
