GSE Maintenance Parts Room Lead (A4, 1st Shift)
DHLWhat makes DHL great? Our People! We know each employee’s individual contributions make us the #1 Express Delivery and Logistics Company in the world. DHL Express is committed to maintaining an environment that empowers every team member to make the greatest possible impact on our business. Our corporate culture is about personal commitment – to our business, to each other and to our global communities. DHL is dedicated to being a great place to work. In addition to competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy a range of programs, services and benefits that bring the best to their personal lives. Start YOUR career with DHL today… The GSE Maintenance Parts Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Ground Support Equipment maintenance shop, ensuring all equipment is maintained, repaired, and available to support safe and efficient hub operations. This role provides technical leadership to maintenance technicians, coordinates preventive maintenance programs, manages work assignments, and ensures compliance with company safety standards and regulatory requirements. Position Summary The GSE Parts Room Lead is responsible for the daily operation, organization, and management of the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) parts inventory. This position ensures the availability of parts, tools, and materials required to maintain GSE assets while providing inventory and procurement support for both the hub and assigned out-base stations. The role serves as the primary point of contact for parts sourcing, inventory control, vendor coordination, and logistics support to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Parts Room Management Manage daily operations of the GSE parts room. Maintain accurate inventory levels of parts, consumables, fluids, and maintenance supplies. Receive, inspect, label, and store incoming shipments. Issue parts and materials to technicians and maintain accurate transaction records. Conduct routine cycle counts and physical inventories. Ensure proper organization, cleanliness, and safety standards within the parts room. Monitor shelf-life and warranty items and coordinate returns as needed. Procurement and Vendor Management Source parts from approved vendors to support maintenance operations. Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Monitor vendor performance, pricing, and delivery schedules. Expedite critical orders to minimize equipment downtime. Coordinate warranty claims and defective part returns. Out-Base Station Support Manage inventory support programs for assigned out-base stations. Coordinate shipment of parts, tools, and materials to remote locations. Maintain communication with out-base maintenance personnel regarding parts availability and equipment support needs. Ensure timely fulfillment of emergency and critical parts requests. Assist with establishing standardized inventory practices across all supported locations. Inventory Control and Reporting Maintain inventory accuracy within company inventory management systems. Analyze usage trends and forecast stocking requirements. Develop and maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels. Prepare inventory reports, metrics, and performance summaries. Identify opportunities for inventory cost reduction while maintaining operational readiness. Monitor obsolete inventory and recommend disposition strategies. Team Support Provide guidance and support to GSE technicians regarding parts identification and sourcing. Train team members on parts room procedures and inventory systems. Support maintenance planning efforts by ensuring parts availability for scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance. Collaborate with maintenance leadership to prioritize critical equipment repairs. Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Aviation Maintenance, or related field preferred. Experien…