Job Description
WATERS has been a family-owned business for over 80 years (currently in its 4th generation), opening our doors in 1938. We are a dealer for International Trucks and IC School Buses (Prestige Certified), Collins Buses, Maintainer Service Trucks/Bodies, Jerr-Dan Wreckers/Carriers, Idealease Truck Rental/Leasing, several different Trailer Lines, and all the parts and services that go with them. We also have several contracts for plant and facilities maintenance. WATERS has 8 locations around Mississippi and as we continue to go, we're looking to add dedicated team members to become a part of our family!
We are seeking an experienced Parts Purchasing Manager to join our team!
** Successful applicant can possibly live in one of several cities in our territory **
Hours – Monday – Friday 7 AM – 5 PM
BENEFITS:
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Weekly Pay
- Performance Based Pay
- Pay will be commensurate with experience
- 401K Program + Company Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by Waters)
- Telehealth Access (paid by Waters)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option
- Short-Term Disability (paid by Waters)
- Long-Term Disability Option
- Growth Opportunities
- Family Owned and Operated
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Being aligned with our culture is VITAL. Candidate must embody and promote the WATERS Family Values. A summary of our values are below:
- Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction.
- Integrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do.
- Employees - Take care of our employees.
- Team - One Team, One Family.
- B.O.B. Excellence - Be the Best of the Best.
- Empowerment - Empower our employees.
- Accessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees.
- Safety - Prioritize safety.
Purchasing:
- Monitor all suppliers’ information to be aware of opportunities for quantity discounts and any upcoming specials where discounts may be offered.
- Offer suggestions to management when programs are announced.
- Make a chart of order cutoff times for top suppliers and keep posted at all locations.
- Work with Parts Director and Parts Managers to ensure all orders are placed each day as efficiently as possible.
- Develop processes and procedures involving placing orders from all locations.
Inventory Control Management:
- Oversee and manage DIA programs (OEM-required stocking) for all locations.
- Monitor inventory levels at all locations, including initiating transfers of goods between branches to use current stock versus buying from suppliers.
- Keep key personnel updated when parts inventory needs to be moved between branches.
- Review supplier invoices for freight charges that should be billed to customers.
- Review supplier invoices for pricing errors.
- When needed, work with shipping/receiving department personnel to ensure order accuracy.
Any other duties required by management.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word a must).
- Experience with Karmak Fusion DMS (Dealer Management System) a plus
- Must be able to communicate effectively with Supervisors, Co-workers, Suppliers, and Customers.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Must have the ability to consistently meet production and time deadlines.
- Ability to shift priorities as necessary.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Live in, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work,