Manager, Parts Planning

4 days ago

Kitchener, Canada GoRight Fleet Solutions Full time

GoRight is a Canadian Company, an innovator in the transportation maintenance industry. For the past 20 years, we have provided our customers with exceptional and transformative fleet maintenance solutions. We believe that working with leading-edge technology in our Service Centres is just as important as being innovators in all areas of our business.
Working at GoRight is more than a career for our people. We are a place that lives our values and are committed to delivering exceptional results to our employees and customers. We take our values seriously and are committed to safety, quality, responsiveness, honesty, integrity, and personal initiative every day.
As Manager, Parts Planning - Truck and Trailer, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the truck and trailer parts procurement process, ensuring that all activities, ranging from procurement to distribution, align with the Company’s strategic objectives. Your leadership in this role will drive operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization. This role reports to our Senior Director, Commercial & Vocational Truck and Trailer Parts and plays a key part in supporting GoRight’s mission for operational excellence and growth.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Inventory Data Management
- Maintain accurate part master data (descriptions, pricing, vendor setup) and ensure accuracy across all locations
- Audit inventory records to improve data quality and reduce errors

Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standard Codification (VMRS)
- Assign and maintain correct VMRS codes for all parts and audit codes to enhance reporting accuracy and cost tracking

Ordering Controls
- Set and update min/max levels based on usage trends
- Manage replenishment triggers and handle exceptions
- Coordinate urgent and special orders to minimize downtime

Multi-Site Inventory Oversight
- Monitor inventory across service centres and mobile sites
- Ensure daily replenishment and mobile inventory tracking

Reporting & Analytics
- Generate reports on turnover, usage, cost savings, and fill rates
- Track KPIs to support continuous improvement and help develop automated reporting tools for inventory performance

Supplier & Vendor Management
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
- Support pricing negotiations that align with procurement strategy

Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Partner with maintenance, procurement, finance, and site teams
- Create training on inventory processes as well as recommend and implement systems/process enhancements
- Collaborate on long-term procurement strategies with the Sr. Director of Parts

**What You Bring**:

- 3-5 years’ experience in parts procurement/management, preferably in trucking or heavy equipment
- Solid knowledge of inventory systems and procurement best practices
- Advanced skills in Excel, and familiarity with PowerBI is a plus
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow
- Lean Six Sigma familiarity
- Experience with mobile inventory or multi-site operations
- Strategic planning and leadership capabilities

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