Manager, Fleet Parts
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
Manager Fleet Parts
Position Summary
Standard Operations Position. Lead a high-performing fleet parts organization across multiple locations functions or commodities while driving the efficient cost-effective and reliable supply of parts. Ensure standardization of parts processes inventory optimization vendor performance and material availability to support fleet operations. Assure safe reliable and compliant parts operations while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Drive attainment of corporate and business unit strategies goals objectives and key inventory and supply chain performance metrics.
Essential Responsibilities
- Safety Leadership: Provide visible safety leadership and actively contribute to the creation implementation and continuous improvement of a strong sustainable safety culture in fleet parts operations. Drive real-time safety accountability through warehouse audits safe material handling practices facility inspections training and incident review processes.
- Business Optimization & Strategy: Evaluate parts organization performance based on inventory accuracy fill rates cost control and service level metrics. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management procurement strategies stocking levels and vendor performance. Drive standardization of parts processes across all locations.
- Operational Effectiveness: Provide direct leadership over parts operations including inventory control warehousing procurement and distribution. Ensure accurate demand planning stocking strategies and parts availability to support fleet maintenance and operational uptime. Maintain strong oversight of parts flow cycle counts obsolescence management and system accuracy. Remove barriers impacting parts availability and operational efficiency.
- Talent Management: Recruit develop and retain high-performing parts professionals. Establish clear expectations provide coaching and development opportunities and manage performance effectively. Drive employee engagement and ensure team capabilities align with operational needs. Support and manage labor relations including union agreements grievances and performance management.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong partnerships with Fleet Operations Maintenance Managers Finance Procurement and external suppliers. Collaborate across business units to align inventory strategies with operational needs. Act as the primary escalation point for parts-related issues impacting operations and customer satisfaction.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies inventory controls financial standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee proper documentation audit readiness and adherence to internal controls related to inventory accuracy and procurement practices. Support compliance with applicable safety environmental and transportation regulations.
Minimum Requirements
- Five or more years of experience in fleet parts management supply chain inventory management logistics or a related field
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of three years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing inventory systems procurement processes and parts operations
- Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance parts supply chain best practices and inventory control methods
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams drive performance metrics and implement process improvements
- Experience working within union labor environments preferred
- Strong communication leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to participate in on-call support during escalated operational needs
- Valid drivers license required
Preferred Requirements
- Certification in Supply Chain Management APICS or Fleet Management
- Experience with enterprise inventory systems (e.g. SAP Maximo or equivalent)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to fleet operations including DOT OSHA and environmental compliance
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97600.00 to $138600.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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