Parts Manager

Overview
Commercial Truck Equipment is looking to add an experienced Parts Manager to our Winnipeg, MB branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, and working closely with the service team, the Parts Manager will be responsible for all warehousing and parts purchasing functions at the branch, including supervising an imminent significant warehouse expansion and parts team expansion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and improving warehousing, inventory, and purchasing procedures, as well as logistical planning, documentation, internal customer service, and other projects/tasks related to warehouse management. Importantly, the new Parts Manager will be at the forefront of managing a significant expansion of parts inventory, staff, and warehouse space as part of a branch expansion. The Parts Manager will also serve as the main point-of-contact to our vendors, negotiating effectively to ensure the right parts arrive on-time and on-budget.

About Commercial
The Commercial Group of Companies, comprising Commercial Truck Equipment, Commercial Utility Equipment, and Commercial Emergency Equipment, are Canada’s largest, most stable, and most diversified group serving the work truck, utility, and the emergency equipment industry. In business since 1947, Commercial provides unmatched job security and a comprehensive list of employee benefits. Commercial operates across Canada with 350+ dedicated employees working from eight locations and six main branches. More than 30% of our team are long-tenured employees with over 15 years of service; evidence of strong employee/employer relationships, effective teamwork, and the benefit of an open-door policy. As Commercial continues to grow and diversify, we are looking for qualified and committed people to join our team.

Commercial group companies build, supply, and service a variety of work trucks and equipment including gravel boxes, cranes, tow and recovery vehicles, power lift gates, utility vehicles, refuse vehicles, road-to-rail vehicles, winches, firefighting and rescue apparatus, snowplows and sander units.

Benefits

• Generous annual profit-sharing compensation and seasonal bonus program
• Company-matched RRSP contributions
• Complete disability program including excellent long-term and short-term benefits
• Extensive dental coverage with $0 deductible and children’s orthodontics included
• Prescription drug coverage with direct-pay drug card
• 100% vision/optometry coverage, including annual coverage for dependent children
• Complete and extensive paramedical coverage with per-category accounts for physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, podiatry, acupuncture, and more.
• Group life insurance at 100% annual earnings
• Safe workplace with full committee and monthly meetings
• All PPE and consumables provided
• 100% Coverage emergency travel insurance
• Company events including BBQs, holiday parties, and more
• Purchase discount program
• Exceptional career growth opportunities, with a hire-from-within strategy

Responsibilities and Duties

People Leadership

• Demonstrate clear and effective teambuilding and leadership
• Recruitment, selection, engagement, and retention of employees
• Motivate, counsel, and monitor performance of personnel and grow their skill sets as needed

Operational Leadership

• Ensure a timely turnaround for all parts needed for internal jobs
• Collaboration with Production, Project, and Engineering department leaders
• Manage day-to-day warehouse and yard operations, ensuring these areas are accurate, safe, and organized
• Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies
• Manage monthly cycle count procedures and lead the annual inventory audit

Safety Leadership

Lead, demonstrate, and champion a healthy and safe work environment and culture for all warehouse department employees

Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant will have a mix of the following qualifications and experience. Commercial is looking for someone who has the experience to make a smooth transition into this position and hit the ground running.

• Proven leadership skills, with experience managing and leading teams
• Minimum 4 years warehouse/purchasing-related experience
• Formal training in inventory management is desirable
• Valid Class-5 driver's license is mandatory, licensure above Class 5 is considered an asset.
• CSA Standard B335-15 - Industrial Lift Truck Operator Training or equivalent is an asset, but not required
• Post-secondary education in logistics, warehouse, or transportation is an asset
• Knowledge of the truck or heavy equipment industry would be beneficial
• Strong computer skills including Office 365 and particularly Excel are required

Application and Timeline

We have an urgent need for an employee in this role. Applications are reviewed as received and those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Early applicants will be at a distinct advantage as we look to fill this role.

We thank international candidates for their interest, but only candidates legally permitted to work in Canada will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in the Winnipeg area.

Commercial Truck Equipment maintains an inclusive and discrimination-free hiring process, as well as compliance with Provincial Human Rights Codes, the Canadian Human Rights Act, and the Employment Equity Act.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

• Sunnyside, MB R5R 0J5 (required)

Work Location: In person