DFW Parts Manager Dallas, TX

DFW Parts Manager

Reports to: Fleet Maintenance Manager

Department: Fleet Maintenance

We strive to provide sustainable accessible and high-performing transit solutions. The Parts Manager reports directly to the local Fleet Maintenance Manager and serves as the primary custodian of the fleets parts lifecycle inventory integrity and supply chain operations. This role bridges the gap between hands-on shop operations and financial accountability by maintaining precise stock levels managing high-value inventory and negotiating vendor terms. Working in tandem with the maintenance team you will ensure vehicle availability and rapid turnaround times while maintaining a strict focus on inventory turnover cost-per-mile optimization and asset preservation.

Position description:

The Parts Manager leads all fleet parts inventory and procurement operations to ensure technicians have the right parts at the right time while maintaining strict financial controls. This role is responsible for vendor management inventory accuracy cost optimization warranty administration and compliance with safety and environmental standards to maximize fleet uptime and operational efficiency.

General responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing rebates payment terms and supplier agreements with OEM and aftermarket vendors to maximize value.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs including fill rates lead times warranty processing and quote accuracy.
• Maintain inventory using Just-In-Time (JIT) principles while ensuring critical fleet components remain available.
• Oversee ordering receiving stocking issuing warranty returns and core processing for all fleet parts.
• Ensure all issued parts are accurately recorded in the maintenance management system and assigned to the correct work orders.
• Monitor inventory budgets reconcile invoices audit core credits and generate inventory and cost reports.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories to maintain inventory accuracy and audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA SDS EPA and environmental regulations for hazardous materials and recycling.
• Collaborate with technicians and operations leadership to forecast maintenance needs and stage parts for preventive maintenance.
• Maintain an organized safe and efficient parts warehouse using effective storage labeling and barcoding practices.

Qualifications

• 23 years of heavy-duty automotive transit or diesel parts management experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control vendor negotiations procurement inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Experience with Inventory Management Systems CMMS platforms barcode systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of OSHA SDS and EPA requirements related to parts storage and hazardous materials.
• Excellent communication organization and vendor relationship management skills.
• Valid drivers license required; DOT Medical Card or Forklift Certification preferred.

Education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical automotive supply chain or business education preferred.

Experience supporting commercial fleet transit municipal dealership or heavy-duty maintenance operations preferred.

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity all our employment practices including hiring we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race color religion sex national origin disability age genetics Vietnam era special disabled recently separated and other protected veterans or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicants consideration for employment on such Employer participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Manager