Position Description: The Parts Development Manager will be responsible for growth and development of the parts by focusing on competitive offerings, pricing, optimizing the parts supply chain, ensuring adequate stock levels, and managing relationships with suppliers. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring we are competitive in the market. Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Develop pricing strategy for all items, target competitive vulnerabilities and executing plan to achieve growth goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams to determine different strategies to increase parts sales. Such as new items, new services, new pricing structures, commodity items vs. proprietary, etc.
- Implement effective inventory control measures to minimize excess or obsolete inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
- Source, negotiate, and establish relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of parts.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
- Analyze data and pricing on parts; ensure Trew stays competitive in the market but closely monitoring and evaluating trends, competitors and their pricing.
- Collaborate with internal teams to understand part requirements and forecast demand. i.e., Sales, Parts Operations, Field Service, Project Management, Sourcing, etc.
- Collaborate with Marketing department to develop and release marketing campaigns, cut-sheets, bulletins, etc.
- Collaborate with product development teams to understand new parts and their potential market.
- Cultivate strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms.
- Monitor vendor performance and take corrective actions as needed.
- Prepare regular reports on inventory status, procurement activities, and key performance indicators.
- Work within budgetary constraints, optimizing spending while maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Provide input into budget planning for parts and inventory.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in sourcing and parts management.
Required Skills/ Abilities: - Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret market data and performance metrics.
- Sales and Merchant Acumen: Strong understanding of sales growth strategies and techniques. Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Effective at building relationships and negotiating with customers.
- Problem Solving: Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with the specific parts and components related to the industry.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in using inventory management software (ERP) and data analysis tools.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in parts growth/management and analytics, business development, inventory control, or supply chain management.
Work Environment This is primarily a desk-based role, requiring extended periods of sitting and computer use. While the role is mainly desk-based, mobility within the office, manufacturing facility and customer sites may be required for meetings and interactions with colleagues. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to traverse office, manufacturing facility and customer sites. Trew EEO Statement Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.