TRANSX

Operating for over 50 years, TransX LTD is one of the largest Canadian (CN Rail-owned) providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4,000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building solid business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customers' business needs.

The TransX Group of Companies has an exciting opportunity for a Parts Manager to join our Maintenance & Procurement department.

The Parts Manager is responsible to plan and coordinate movements (purchasing – holding – releasing) of parts with the shops. Reporting to the Rolling Assets & Repair Director, the Parts Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing the parts movements and overseeing the parts inventory control process in shops. The position should be a proactive, effective communicator who can work in a fast paced transportation environment with shifting priorities and is forward thinking to anticipate future needs or challenges. This position will require strong organizational skills along with coordinating/planning capabilities to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Important liaison for managing parts to ensure a balance between operating requirements, customer expectations and parts suppliers. The position explore opportunities of supply chain cost savings in collaboration with Operations Manager and Supply Chain Manager through optimal parts management in shops maintaining equipment safety and standard repairing compliance.

As Parts Manager, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direction and oversight to coordinate daily parts kitting process with support of Kitters

Receive assignment from Service Writer including repair order, inspection forms and any special instructions

Perform any inspections first, accurately and completely before completing the kitting inspection forms

Apply all parts within the Kit, where parts were not required indicate on the BOM/Kit form received from Kitters and mention why it was not applied

Confirm on forms that part was returned to inventory if it is in good working order

Identify any issues with tools and tags the tool with why it has failed and provides the tagged tool to the individual identified on the form so that arrangements can be made to repair or replace the damaged tools in question

Check required tools location while kitting ensuring they are available in operating condition to perform the tasks required

Ensures delivery of Kits to assigned shop bay in advance of vehicles arrival, clearly marked as to the RO No. and Vehicle Unit No.

Ensure Kitters clear shop bay of discarded packaging, waste materials, scrap metals and returns warranty parts and part cores to their designated area

Parts System & Inventory Management:

Place orders for parts, consumables,



maintenance tools and safety equipment and coordinate parts pickups and deliveries as required

Ensure Packing Slips are distributed to department personnel and/or Payables in timely manner

Ensure inventory is sufficiently stocked to support ongoing business requirements

Ensure inventory materials are placed in secured areas of the shop floors or racks as required

Maintain inventory control by issuing parts to mechanics only when presented with an approved parts request forms

Maintain an organized and clean in-shop warehouse to ensure a safe and efficient work environment and work with Technicians to ensure parts are available on job sites when needed

Conduct full inventory count periodically to ensure accuracy of automated inventory levels

Work with parts master, cycle counts, inventory levels, inventory reporting, inventory counts, dormant inventory, and consumables (tire & supplies) inventory level based on MOQ

Support Operations Manager to set inventory par at shop level, also to add new parts to stock

Identify opportunities to improve parts inventory, ordering and in-shop warehousing

Give utmost importance to safety and quality while managing parts inventory and lifeline

Prioritize bringing down equipment downtime, controlling OS equipment and utilizing assets - by balancing parts availability

Parts Performance & Vendor Management

Assist Operations Manager to manage performance of parts function ensuring conformance to the company policies and procedures related with parts management and purchasing

Abide by all compliance procedures necessary to accurately identify, document and track parts warranty exchange programs

Gather data to input into metrics required to measure parts performance and planning

Ensure data entered into databases, reports and metrics, both manually and electronically, are complete and accurate, and done in a timely manner

Ensure that the parts supplied by the vendors are of the expected quality, conforming to requirements and are provided within the stipulated timeline

Ensure that each vendor is adhering to the terms of service of signed contract/and or agreement

Escalate to Operations Manager in case of any parts vendor issues or non-compliance

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support:

Work in conjunction with the Operations Manager to ensure secure storage and authorized distribution of company safety gears and maintain sufficient inventory to meet ongoing company needs and goals to ensure 100% work safety

Work with Technicians closely to better manage parts inventory levels at shop, think and suggest process innovations and drive change for betterment





Respond to emergencies and non-scheduled events related to parts in a professional manner

Place and coordinate parts order and fulfillment for emergency repairing of critical equipment

Assist team in special projects for parts management, tire program and any other CI initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, or a related field. Post-graduate degree or professional supply chain certification is considered an asset.

Experience: 5+ years of parts management, inventory control, or supply chain experience in a supervisory role. Experience in fleet maintenance, commercial motor vehicles, heavy equipment, or specialized trailers is strongly preferred.

Technical & Industry Knowledge:

Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment, trucks, reefers, and trailer body/chassis, along with diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.

Sound understanding of fleet maintenance processes, parts kitting, inventory management, and performance tracking metrics.

Knowledge of transportation safety standards, industry dynamics, and vendor network management.

Core Competencies & Capabilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with robust stakeholder management and networking capabilities.

Analytical problem-solving ability to address contemporary supply chain and inventory challenges under tight timelines.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage shifting priorities, and collaborate effectively across technical teams.

Proficient in MS Office suite and proprietary component/engine software programs.

BENEFITS & PERKS
WHY JOIN TRANSX?

Large, Canadian-owned company (CN Rail-owned)

Operating for over 50 years

Leading transportation and logistics services across North America

11 Terminals across North America

Competitive compensation

Clear advancement opportunities into senior leadership roles within Maintenance & Procurement

Partnered training programs and learning supports

BENEFITS

RRSP company match programs

Training and tuition reimbursement

RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

Annual employee recognition & appreciation events

Years of service awards

Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter

Safety recognition

Annual performance incentives

OTHER PERKS

Employee and family assistance program

Encouraged work-life balance

Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.)

Team environment fostering professional & personal growth

TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders.

All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

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📌 Parts Manager (Alberta)
🏢 Transx
📍 Alberta