Parts Manager - Alta Equipment Group

Waukegan, IL, USA Req #118

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Alta Equipment Company recently acquired Burris Equipment!

Company Description- Burris Equipment, as part of Alta Equipment Company, delivers exceptional service, knowledge and support. We offer the top brands in construction and turf equipment including: CASE, VENTRAC , WACKER NEUSON, STIHL, and JACOBSEN.
Contact Burris Equipment at one of three Illinois locations: Waukegan, Ingleside & Joliet. With our large selection of new equipment, used equipment, rental, parts, and services, we are your complete one-stop shop.

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• 10 Paid holidays

Our construction equipment group is seeking a full-time Parts Manager for our Waukegan , IL branch. This role is r esponsible for the efficient & profitable operation of the parts department. This individual and makes recommendations to the Product Support Manager with respect to the best interest of the parts department whenever and wherever activities of the company & customers are involved.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops reasonable annual objectives for the parts department to include customer service, proper & acceptable inventory levels, acceptable turnover rates, and sales goals and profits. Prepares an annual budget and sales forecast for the department.
• Sees that authorized plans and programs are carried out by the parts department as to inventory levels, EOQ's profit, inventory turnover, gross margin, warranty, customer satisfaction, service and convenience.
• Ensures availability of adequate manpower at all times in order to maintain proper records, storage facilities, packaging, deliveries and parts sales. Maintains a display area. Recruits and hires department personnel. Organizes and conducts training programs for parts personnel (and other company personnel) either as a department function or in conjunction with manufacturer's representatives. Maintains housekeeping discipline.
• Evaluates the performance of the parts personnel vs. job description and makes recommendations with regards to salary levels and compensation plans. Maintains proper records, submits required reports, checks customer credit status and conducts other administrative details as required by management. Makes recommendations with regards to the stocking and sales of re-manufactured, used or exchange parts. Keeps the sales department and customers informed regarding such programs; analyzes monthly emergency purchases.
• Prepares and recommends plans for expansion. Makes necessary purchases of outside supplies and maintenance equipment.
• Sees that parts literature, instruction sheets, price sheets, reference materials, promotional materials, etc. is properly maintained and kept up to date and available on all items supplied to the trade.
• Takes an active part in company sales and service meetings; acts as a catalyst in the promotion and sale of parts through every possible means. Maintains contact with customers and constantly evaluates the degree of parts service offered.
• Studies operating costs, i.e. delivery charges and rates, paperwork procedures, telephone and telegraph bills, mechanical handling methods, taxes and other hidden expenses in order to improve the profits of the department.
• Makes Recommendations to Branch Manager for any Building/Facility issues or upgrades that are
  needed.
• Cooperates with the sales, rental, & service department in evaluating the parts used on the equipment. Makes necessary recommendations to reduce cost, equipment downtime, and turnaround time.
• Overall responsibility for parts department safety, fire prevention and housekeeping. Includes keeping parts areas in compliance with all applicable OSHA and EPA (Environmental Protection
  Agency) requirements. Responsible for the proper handling of potentially dangerous products.
• Continually studies parts management practices and automation, attends conferences and seminars conducted by manufactures and associations, and makes every effort to keep posted on the latest and most efficient methods of running a profitable parts department, especially computerization.

• Must be fluent in the operation of a personal computer, Business system, & suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelor's Degree in business management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' parts department experience.
• Possesses a clear understanding of the Parts Department and all related activities.
• Possesses excellent problem solving, administration, and management skills.

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Company prides itself in the 3 P's of business: People, Process and Product. By investing in the best people and creating a "one team" approach, Alta Equipment Company earns customers for life.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Company, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What we look for:
At Alta Equipment Company, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at www.altaequipment.jobs / to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact careers@altg.com immediately.

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