CITY OF SALISBURY

                                                             PARTS MANAGER

 

DEFINITION

 

To perform general stock and parts management duties in the garage Parts department; issue parts and materials to authorized personnel; prepare requisitions for parts and supplies; and maintain an inventory record of all stock in the Parts department.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives direction from Fleet Services Supervisor.

 

Exercises direct supervision over Parts Clerk.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Maintain and manage the overall operation of a parts storeroom to include receipt, storage and issuance of City garage parts and supplies.

 

Prioritize and respond to service demands efficiently and effectively.

 

Efficiently handle and store a variety of parts, supplies, oils and gasoline.

 

Maintain awareness of parts inventory and stock levels of specific parts.

 

Prepare purchase requisitions for needed parts and supplies.

 

Purchase parts and supplies from specified vendors; and locate and procure special parts.

 

Prepare various records and operational reports as required.

 

Maintain accurate records of parts and supplies inventory.

 

Confer with salesmen in reference to parts and supplies.

 

Complete work orders and price all parts.

 

Respond to special parts requests form other City departments.

 

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

 


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QUALIFICATIONS

 

            Knowledge of:

 

            Basic procedures for maintaining stock records and any related paperwork.

 

            Methods and procedures of stock control.

 

            Appropriate vendors to contact for specific parts.

 

            Inventory lists, including cost of items purchased.

 

            New parts and equipment needs.

 

            Seasonal needs of different departments.

 

            Basic mathematical principles.

 

            Ability to:

 

            Organize and manage a parts storeroom.

 

            Prepare and keep accurate records of parts and supplies.

 

            Maintain an adequate inventory of all parts and supplies.

 

            Analyze parts needs in given mechanical operations.

 

            Identify new parts and equipment needed to replace worn parts.

 

            Judge quality of parts and equipment.

 

            Operate an adding machine, computer, typewriter, and other office equipment.

 

            Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

 

 


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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

 

Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 

            Education:

 

            Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

 

            Experience:

 

            Two years of responsible experience in parts and stock management.

 

            Training:

           

Supplemented by courses or training in stock control records, procedures and general stockroom operations.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver's license.  Desired but not required:  CDL license with tanker, passenger bus and hazard material endorsement; ASE Parts Specialist Certification.