Parts and Supply Specialist

The Parts and Supply Specialist requisitions, receives, stocks, issues, and inventories parts, tools, equipment, and supplies in a parts and equipment storeroom(s). Team Members are responsible for charging out parts and issuing tools as well as maintaining an adequate stock of parts and supplies in inventory. Additional duties include maintaining computerized parts, equipment, and supplies inventory system; This position is also responsible for performing related duties as required.  

ABOUT TRANSWEST: 

TransWest is a fast-growing disruptor in the often-stagnant mobility/transportation space. We provide creative thinking with superb client service and cost-effective solutions to transportation challenges large and small. TransWest develops and delivers custom mobility services, valet/parking management, and off-site parking procurement solutions for some of the most innovative and demanding clients throughout North America. We take extraordinary pride in delivering quality service that is unmatched in our industry.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Maintain, track, and analyze all parts and material purchases within designated electronic systems 

• Make recommendations to either continue, discontinue, or dispose of stock based on utilization criteria, lead times, availability, and criticality impact on fleet. 

• Ensure proper accounting for each stock listed item as they are removed from stock and installed or consumed. This will include charging parts and materials to the correct accounting string and client account. Ensure applicable taxes, core, and shipping charges are applied appropriately in designated computer systems 

• Use computer-based system to issue, post, retrieve and research parts inventory data 

• Inspects parts and materials to ensure correct stock was received and is undamaged. 

• Adjust stock levels as stock is received, issued, or disposed. 

• Order parts, materials, and supplies in support of Fleet, Facilities, Operations and Training/Safety personnel as requested from authorized personnel: 

• Fleet Manager 

• Territory Managers 

• Training Manager 

• Facilities Manager 

• Brand Ambassador Manager 

• Operations Managers  

• Director of Operations 

• Director of Fleet & Facilities 
• Reconcile receipts and invoices daily to insure proper accounting and prompt payment 

• Maintain active inventories for all satellite locations. 

• Set up and maintain vendor accounts 

• Perform quarterly inventory count and consumption reporting, make recommendations to increase or reduce stock levels based on reporting mechanisms 

• Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for back ordered (deferred) parts 

• Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for Vehicles Down for Parts (VDP) as well as reporting mechanism for VDP rate. 

• Develop, maintain, and report on, tracking mechanism for core charges, discounts, and shipping cost monthly 

KEY ATTRIBUTES: 

• Entrepreneurial, initiative-taker attitude 

• Growth mindset; curious; persistent learner 

• Meticulous with a passion for both data and people 

• Servant leader with a demonstrated ability to lead through influence 

• Effective, direct communicator 

• Strong EQ, flexible and self-aware 

• Comfortable leading and communicating at all levels of the organization 

• Sense of humor 

• Bias for action 

• Current Washington State Driver’s license. 
• Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) with a P Endorsement a plus
• 1-2 years of experience in automotive fleet/shop inventory management, preferred

• $28-38/hour depending on experience
• Weekly schedules
• Annual raises
• Referral bonuses
• Holiday pay
• Uniforms provided
• Paid Time Off starts accruing on your first day, with increasing amounts based on your years of service
• Opportunities for advancement - We pride ourselves on our supervisors being former drivers.
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k with matching
• Paid DOT medical card & physicals
• TransWest Culture: Come join our close knit team. We enjoy having summer BBQ’s, holiday parties, games, contests and so much more at our bus yards and in the office.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: At TransWest, we pride ourselves on building a diverse workforce and collaborative spaces where people of different lived experiences, backgrounds, abilities, and identities can thrive. Everyone on the team at TransWest emphasizes and practices our core values every day that are based on continued growth, reliability, safety, caring for our work, clients, and each other. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is an evolving area where we will continue to listen and learn from our team members, business partners, community partners, and thought leaders to optimize our impact.