Parts Manager

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Ready to keep our shops moving? Join CRST The Transportation Solution as a Parts Manager and play a critical role in keeping our maintenance operations running safely, efficiently and on time. This hands‑on role is for someone who thrives in a shop environment and takes pride in inventory accuracy, cost control and operational discipline.

Location:

Onsite in Erlanger, KY.

Compensation: $71,995–$115,215 per year based on experience. Additional compensation may include overtime or discretionary incentives.

Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug and telemedicine services; company‑paid life, disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays, parental leave; and additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.

The Parts Manager owns shop‑level parts operations by managing inventory accuracy, availability and cost control while performing hands‑on parts handling to support safe, timely and efficient maintenance execution. The role partners closely with mechanics and shop leadership to ensure parts processes run smoothly and consistently.

• Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits and ongoing usage monitoring.
• Manage minimum and maximum levels to ensure parts availability while reducing emergency and local purchases.
• Analyze parts usage to reduce waste, excess inventory and unnecessary spend.
• Ensure purchasing, receiving and invoicing comply with CRST guidelines.
• Audit vendor shipments and invoices and resolve pricing or delivery discrepancies.
• Perform hands‑on parts handling including receiving, stocking, organizing and lifting materials.
• Execute all purchasing, receiving, issuing and return processes in line with Parts Team SOPs.
• Support mechanics and shop leadership by resolving parts issues and maintaining organized storage areas.
• Provide informal guidance and training support to Parts Coordinators and new team members.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in fleet maintenance, transportation or equipment repair environments.
• Hands‑on experience managing parts inventory in a shop or warehouse setting.
• Strong operational judgment and ability to interpret usage data and take corrective action.
• Experience using inventory or maintenance systems to track parts and transactions.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, organization and compliance.
• Ability to safely perform physical work in a shop or warehouse environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

• A two‑year degree.
• Forklift or material‑handling equipment experience.
• Experience improving inventory accuracy or parts flow.

CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth and forward momentum—a legacy built on resilience, dedication and talent. Our maintenance teams play a critical role in delivering on our promises by keeping equipment safe, reliable and ready to serve our customers.

At CRST, you’ll lead with purpose, backed by a company that values safety, integrity and operational excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while building a long‑term career with room to grow.

• Safety at the Core of All We Do.
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action.
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities.

CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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