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| Location | Cedar Falls, IA |
Job Title: Parts Manager (First Shift)
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
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About Brown NationaLease:
Started in 1940, Brown NationaLease is a full-service, Iowa-based truck leasing company offering truck and trailer rental, leasing, and maintenance services from nearly twenty locations throughout Iowa and the adjoining states.
About The Job:
An efficient shop starts with a well-run parts department. Brown NationaLease is hiring a Parts Manager (First Shift) to oversee our parts inventory, purchasing, and pricing operations at our Cedar Falls facility. Whether you have years of heavy-duty truck parts expertise or solid inventory management experience looking to step into a new industry, we want to hear from you. We are looking for an organized, hands-on professional to keep inventory turn tight and ensure our shop technicians and external customers get the right parts on time.
Work With Us (Core Responsibilities):
Purchasing & Vendor Management: Source, order, and manage pricing for OEM and aftermarket parts, maintaining vendor relationships to ensure supply availability and solid margins.
Inventory Control: Oversee shop inventory levels, conduct cycle counts, handle stock replenishment, and manage inventory to maximize profitability.
Pricing & Margin Strategy: Maintain parts pricing structures for internal shop repairs.
Shop & Counter Support: Work directly with Service Managers and Diesel Technicians to deliver parts quickly to the bays, minimizing vehicle downtime.
Warranty & Core Tracking: Manage core returns, vendor warranty claims, and accurate record-keeping within our shop management system.
What We Offer:
Consistent Schedule & Weekly Pay: First Shift. Get paid every single week (direct deposit).
Compensation: Pay is based on experience, ranging from entry-level management backgrounds up to top-tier compensation for seasoned heavy-duty parts specialists. Regular performance and pay reviews included.
Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
Retirement: 401(k) Plan with Company Match.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
Environment: Stable, family-owned operational environment with long-term growth opportunities.
What You Bring:
Management, inventory control, or retail leadership experience (open to general retail/store management up to heavy-duty parts counter expertise).
Ability to manage inventory, track purchase orders, and learn parts lookup/catalog systems.
Strong organizational and communication skills with a focus on problem-solving and operational speed.