Parts Manager

Ready to Keep Our Shops Moving?
Join CRST The Transportation Solution as a Parts Manager and play a critical role in keeping our maintenance operations running safely, efficiently and on time. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a shop environment and takes pride in inventory accuracy, cost control and operational discipline.

How You’ll Work

• Location
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  Onsite in Erlanger, KY
• Compensation
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  This pay scale represents a good faith estimate of the salary wage range the company reasonably expects to pay upon hire for this position between $51,195–$66,565 per year. A final offer amount will depend on factors such as prior relevant experience, skills and location.
• Benefits
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  Comprehensive package including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug and telemedicine services; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement savings with company match; paid time off, holidays and parental leave; plus additional voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Additional Compensation
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  Total compensation may also include other forms of pay such as overtime or discretionary incentives, as applicable.

About the Role
The Parts Manager owns shop-level parts operations by managing inventory accuracy, availability and cost control while performing hands‑on parts handling to support safe, timely and efficient maintenance execution. This role partners closely with mechanics and shop leadership to ensure parts processes run smoothly and consistently.

What You’ll Do

• Own inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits and ongoing usage monitoring
• Manage min and max levels to ensure parts availability while reducing emergency and local purchases
• Analyze parts usage to reduce waste, excess inventory and unnecessary spend
  
  Ensure purchasing, receiving and invoicing comply with CRST guidelines and documentation standards
• Audit vendor shipments and invoices and resolve pricing or delivery discrepancies
• Perform hands‑on parts handling including receiving, stocking, organizing and lifting materials
• Execute all purchasing, receiving, issuing and return processes in line with Parts Team SOPs
• Support mechanics and shop leadership by resolving parts issues and maintaining organized storage areas
• Provide informal guidance and training support to Parts Coordinators and new team members

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in fleet maintenance, transportation or equipment repair environments
• Hands‑on experience managing parts inventory in a shop or warehouse setting
• Strong operational judgment and ability to interpret usage data and take corrective action
• Experience using inventory or maintenance systems to track parts and transactions
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, organization and compliance
• Ability to safely perform physical work in a shop or warehouse environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift or material-handling equipment experience
• Experience improving inventory accuracy or parts flow

Why CRST?
CRST is celebrating 70 years of grit, growth and forward momentum—a legacy built on resilience, dedication and talent. Our maintenance teams play a critical role in delivering on our promises by keeping equipment safe, reliable and ready to serve our customers.

At CRST, you’ll lead with purpose, backed by a company that values safety, integrity and operational excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while building a long‑term career with room to grow.

Core Values

• Safety at the Core of All We Do
• Integrity in Every Decision and Action
• Commitment to the Success of Employees, Customers, Agents, Contractors and Communities

Equal Opportunity Employer
CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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