Parts Planner

PARTS PLANNER

Position Title:

Parts Planner

Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:

Fleet Maintenance Manager

The Parts Planner manages inventory levels, procurement coordination, and distribution of parts to support fleet maintenance operations. This role ensures that essential components are available, accurately tracked, and aligned with repair schedules.

• Monitor inventory levels and forecast parts demand.
• Coordinate procurement and vendor deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records in inventory management systems.
• Ensure parts availability for scheduled and emergency repairs.
• Track open work orders and align parts with maintenance needs.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and optimize stock levels.

• 2–4 years of experience in inventory, automotive parts, or fleet maintenance support.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo).
• Understanding of automotive or paratransit vehicle components.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Experience in a transit or public‑sector fleet environment.
• Technical certification in logistics or automotive technology.

• Inventory management
• Data analysis and forecasting
• Vendor coordination
• Documentation accuracy
• Problem‑solving

• Inventory accuracy rate
• Reduction in stock‑outs
• Parts availability rate for active repairs
• Timeliness of order processing
• Monthly cost savings from procurement optimization

• Warehouse and shop environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must move between stockroom and maintenance areas.
• Occasional early or late hours depending on repair urgency.

Your work directly supports fleet readiness and service reliability. A-National Transit offers a collaborative shop environment with growth opportunities.