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Heavy Duty Parts Specialist

Nanaimo, British Columbia
$65,000 - $75,000/annual
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Top Benefits

RRSP matching 4%
100% employee health benefits
Paid long-term disability coverage

About the role

About Us STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role Our client in the heavy-duty space is looking for a Heavy Duty Parts Specialist . This role is a daytime position with a starting time at 7 AM or 8 AM, Monday to Friday. Preference is given to those holding a Red Seal Parts Person certificate or related accreditation .

The Parts Specialist will play a critical role in maintaining inventory control, handling shipment and reception of parts, ensuring accurate pricing, negotiating rates, purchasing, and adhering to inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of on-site parts operations and replenishment of truck parts. Supplying correct parts to the maintenance team for rebuilds.
  • Assist and represent the organization while at customer consignment locations and through incoming phone calls or in-person interactions over the counter.
  • Perform regular cycle counts and physical count reconciliation.
  • Process reports and file paperwork on maintenance and inventory counts.
  • Purchasing maintenance parts while staying informed on market pricings.
  • Negotiating with vendors to land the best price points for materials.
  • Accurately match parts to order requirements.
  • Arrange transportation or shipment of parts.
  • Contribute to proper inventory control and stock organization.
  • Suggest layout optimizations and assist with implementing physical changes to improve efficiency.

Requirements

  • Comfortable working fully on-site and lifting 50-60lbs regularly.
  • 5+ years of experience in a parts specialist or advisory role preferrably in the heavy-duty, transportation, or automotive industries.
  • A valid driver's license is required, and preference is given to those with a valid forklift certification .
  • Experienced in performing physical and systematic inventory counts. Comfortable working with computing systems for data entry.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to negotiate rates with vendors and support customers' needs.
  • Providing professional and prompt solutions to customers' needs.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines promptly.
  • Able to work well independently, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills to ensure inventory is at optimal capacity.

Compensation

  • $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience. Open for negotiation to those in the heavy-duty and transportation industry.
  • RRSP matching contributions of 4%.
  • 100% employee health benefits.
  • Paid for long-term disability.
  • Opportunities for growth.
  • A stable employer with many years in the industry.
  • Collaborative work environment.

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About STRIVE Recruitment Inc.

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STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.