Corporate Parts Manager

Westerra Equipment

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in parts management or related field.
  • Strong understanding of inventory control and procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and market trend evaluation.
  • Skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management.
  • Experience in revenue growth strategies and execution.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities to boost parts sales and new revenue channels.
  • Lead the corporate purchasing and inventory strategies for optimal stock levels.
  • Review and enhance procurement costs to improve gross margins.
  • Strengthen processes for returns and warranty claims to protect profitability.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to leverage buying power for better costs.
  • Analyze data to identify issues and drive measurable improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for accurate implementation of changes.
  • Improve customer experience by enhancing parts availability and processes.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits for employees and their families.
  • 3% RRSP matching for retirement savings.
  • Opportunities for professional development in various skills.
  • Visible leadership role influencing company performance and growth.
Full Job Description
Grow Parts Revenue. Improve Margins. Own the Execution.

We are looking for a parts leader to drive revenue growth, improve inventory management, strengthen pricing and margin control, and optimize supplier relationships across our branch network. This role turns our corporate parts strategy into consistent execution and measurable results.

How You'll Make an Impact Here:
  • Grow Parts Revenue: Identify and execute opportunities to increase parts sales across the company, including new revenue channels and our online parts strategy.
  • Own Inventory Performance: Lead the corporate purchasing and inventory strategy, improve the stock order process, and ensure branches have the right parts at the right levels.
  • Protect & Improve Margins: Review procurement costs, pricing, promotions, price increases, consumables, and SKU requirements to identify opportunities to improve gross margins.
  • Manage Returns & Recoveries: Strengthen processes for parts returns, warranty claims, core charge recovery, and other areas that directly protect parts profitability.
  • Strengthen Supplier Relationships: Manage OEM and non-OEM supplier relationships, negotiate opportunities, and leverage company buying power to improve cost and availability.
  • Turn Data into Action: Use historical performance, market trends, inventory data, and KPIs to identify issues, set priorities, and drive measurable improvements.
  • Execute Across the Network: Work closely with Operations Managers, Parts teams, Marketing, Pricing, Sales Management, and Vendor Management to implement changes accurately and consistently.
  • Improve Customer Experience: Partner with branches to remove barriers, improve parts availability and processes, and deliver stronger customer experience.
  • Lead & Develop: Coach and mentor team members while supporting performance, development, staffing, and a positive, productive work environment.


What We Offer:
  • Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with skills and qualifications.
  • Extended Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits covering your family.
  • Retirement Savings: 3% RRSP matching.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen your leadership, purchasing, inventory, and business management skills.
  • Company-Wide Influence: Step into a visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape performance, profitability, and growth across our parts business.


Position Disclaimer: This posting provides a brief overview of the position. Additional details regarding duties, responsibilities, and expectations will be provided during the hiring process as applicable.

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