Corporate Parts Manager

Corporate Parts Manager

Location: Dublin, Ohio Department: Product Support Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt Effective Date: May 2, 2025 Travel: Minimal (12 times per month) Reports To: Director of Product Support

About Southeastern Equipment

At Southeastern Equipment, our mission is simple: to help our customers win . As a leading solutions provider in the construction and related industries, we operate with passion, hustle, thoughtful execution, and a deep commitment to our customers. Join a team where your work drives results and where our values guide everything we do.

Position Overview

We're seeking a Corporate Parts Manager to lead centralized planning, purchasing, and pricing of parts across our network. This is a strategic role focused on balancing supply with demand, maximizing profitability, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. If you're an analytical thinker with supply chain experience and a passion for efficiency and data-driven decisions, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• Plan and manage centralized procurement of parts

• Optimize inventory to reduce excess and improve availability

• Implement strategies for high-demand items like hoses

• Lead cycle count processes and ensure inventory accuracy

• Partner with Parts Operations to manage stock levels and returns

Pricing & Market Strategy

• Conduct market analysis to stay competitive

• Develop dynamic pricing strategies to improve gross margins

Vendor & Freight Management

• Negotiate with vendors for favorable terms and delivery performance

• Strategize to reduce freight costs while maintaining service quality

Order Management & Data Oversight

• Maintain accurate parts data and ensure seamless order flow

• Develop and utilize reporting tools to track trends, fill rates, and performance metrics

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or inventory management (at the corporate level with multiple site responsibilities)

• Strong analytical and data management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), ERP systems

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Performance Metrics

• Inventory Turns

• Fill Rate

• Freight Recovery

• Gross Margin

• Vendor Compliance

• Stockout %

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with occasional shop visits

• Regular use of computer and standard office equipment

• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs

Why Work With Us?

• Purpose-driven culture

• Competitive pay and performance incentives

• Growth opportunities in a respected and expanding organization

Apply today to be part of a team that moves fast, thinks smart, and puts customers first.

Corporate Parts Manager

Effective 5/2/2025

Corporate Parts Manager

Primary Responsibility Summary

The Corporate Parts Manager is responsible for central planning and ordering of parts, managing pricing strategies, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing costs. This role involves data management, market pricing analysis, freight and vendor negotiations, and eCommerce connectivity. The Corporate Parts Manager ensures parts availability through strategic inventory management and reporting, supporting operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Reporting Structure

Reports directly to the Director of Product Support

Travel Requirements

Minimal once or twice a month

Classification

Exempt

Metrics Accountable

• Inventory Turns

• Fill Rate

• Freight Recovery

• Gross Margin

• Vendor Compliance (quality and delivery standards)

• Stockout % (% of parts that should have stock but don't or don't have the appropriate amount of stock)

Roles and Responsibilities

Values and Mission

• Upholds Southeastern Equipment's Values, Vision, and Culture.

• Mission: To help our customers win.

• Vision: To be a leading solutions provider in the construction and related industries.

• Values: Hustle, Thoughtful, Passion, Customer Focused

Inventory and Supply Chain Management

• Centralized planning and procurement of parts to optimize availability and minimize excess inventory.

• Develop and implement a strategic inventory plan for high-demand parts (e.g., hoses).

• Manage cycle counts and ensure inventory accuracy.

• Balance what is stocked and returns working with Parts Operations Leader

Pricing and Market Strategy

• Conduct market pricing analysis to ensure competitive positioning.

• Develop and implement a dynamic pricing strategy to maximize profitability and customer value.

Vendor relations, vendor negotiations and Freight Negotiations

• Negotiate favorable terms with vendors to reduce costs and improve delivery times.

• Optimize freight and shipping costs through various strategies

Order Placement and Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date parts data.

• Ensure seamless order processing and tracking.

• Develop reporting tools to analyze parts performance and order trends.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required, 4-year BA or BS degree preferred.

• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, or inventory planning.

• Strong analytical and data management skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional shop visits.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands for computer work.

• Occasionally required to lift up to 25 lbs.

Southeastern Equipment Company is unable to offer sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Please keep in mind that the posted pay range represents the range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual hourly/salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location, certifications, and skill development and potential bonuses.

Our dealership offers full time employees: competitive salary, full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, 401K with match, Wellness, PTO, company apparel, uniforms provided, and boot allowance. EOE.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.