Parts Manager Villa Park, IL

About Us

DSL owns a Semi Truck and Trailer Diesel mechanic shop and parts distributorship specializing but not limited to Cummins and Volvo parts distribution.

We are seeking a parts manager to organize and control Truck parts used by our service department. MUST be an organized and self motivated individual. Will be involved with parts cataloging, ordering, distributing and anything else needed to assist the service department manager to complete the shops goals by providing quality service.

$46,800 to $67,600 (Full-time). Depending on Experience.

• Management or supervisory role. 2 years +
• Parts Sales. 2 years + (semi truck parts sales preferred).
• Service Technician. 1 years + (preferred but not required)
• Specialized in Semi Truck parts (preferred but not required)

• High school or equivalent (required)
• College Associates or better (preferred but not required)

• Villa Park, IL

• Driver's License (required)
• CDL (preferred but not required)

• Computer and Telephone work,
• Operate forklift and parts truck. (preferred but not required)

Parts Manager is responsible for inventory stocking levels, days supply, inventory turns, and organizing day-to-day movement of the parts inventory. Along with protection and security of the parts inventory. Your role is to oversee the operation and continuous improvement of Parts warehouse and service technicians. You will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure to ensure parts are available and properly inventoried and indexed.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of mechanical equipment, computer-based inventory and order management systems, operating metrics, budget development, and will deliver results relative to a plan and budget.

• Manage Inventory. THIS IS KEY!
• Part number and vendor research.
• Stock plan regular stock orders.
• Answer telephones.
• Confirm Parts processing and update the inventory system.
• Pull parts for shop and shipping purposes.
• Maintain Physical Orders of Warehouse.
• Catalog/barcode new parts properly.
• Tracking the return of parts and manage warranty returns.
• Adjust inventory levels as needed.
• Forecast parts department inventory and growth.
• Supervise stock order procedures.
• Provide tech assistance when necessary.
• Develop and enforce guidelines for working with customers.

• Supervise work
• Monitor and enforce company dress codes
• Counsel employees
• Interview potential employees
• Process requests for hire/termination and payroll/salary change requests
• Prepare performance evaluations
• Establish work schedules
• Monitor and approve vacation/time off schedules
• Monitor workmen’s compensation program actions
• Establish and maintain employee record files
• Manage the inventory control program

• Work without serious physical limitations.
• Ability to read and write.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Proficient in computers.
• Knowledge of parts identification, sourcing and application.
• Knowledgeable of system software applications to inventory control.
• Capable of conducting effective training.
• Be on time every day!

WE'VE BUILT A REPUTATION ON EXCELLENCE IN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS... DSL Express is a family owned and operated company that has been operating in the Midwest, West coast, and East coast for over 15 years. We are part of a federation of 5 companies with a combined fleet size of roughly 500 trucks total. Our company combined with our federation partners have something like 60 combined years of experience in this field.

We have built relationships and deals with local Chicago shippers and brokers as well as shippers and brokers all over the US and in Canada. Our drivers, dispatchers, and customer service reps are comprised of experienced team members who generally go above and beyond. Our dispatchers have over 10+ years of experience and will always work with you to get you the trips and miles you want to work with flexible home time as well.

We have yard parking, mechanic shops, and warehouses in the Chicago area and Las Vegas offices making your experience just a little easier. The average dispatcher to truck ratio is roughly 5 trucks for every dispatcher. One of the lowest ratios of any company. We believe that this is one of the keys to our success! This allows them to focus on whats important - you!!

Even when market conditions are less than acceptable, we manage to find and secure loads which will keep you up and running. You wont be disappointed. Visit our website at to learn more or call us at  x140 !!