Parts Manager - Heavy Equipment Dealership

JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Parts Manager Company: Skidloaders Plus LLC Location: N7661 Town Line Rd, Fond du Lac, WI 54937 (On-site; occasional travel to support our DeForest location) Job Type: Full-time, Salary + incentive Pay: $70,000 – $90,000+ per year Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday rotation, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (approximately 1 per month) About Skidloaders Plus Started in 2015 out of a modest 30x50 garage, Skidloaders Plus has rapidly grown into a premier, full-line Wisconsin equipment dealer. Today, we operate a 13-acre home base in Fond du Lac and a newly opened 5-acre location in DeForest/Madison. We are an authorized dealer for leading brands like SANY, Gehl, Manitou, Niftylift, and Generac, alongside premium attachment lines like FAE and Fecon. In addition to selling and servicing used equipment of all brands under a rigorous 160-point inspection, we manage a rapidly expanding rental fleet worth over $8 million. Our service department prides itself on a 24-hour response standard, offering robust shop, mobile hose, and on-site field services. The Job The Heavy Equipment Parts Manager leads our parts department operations, acting as the operational backbone for our warehouse, parts counter, and shop fulfillment. If you possess deep technical knowledge of compact and heavy machinery components, strong financial acumen, and a passion for inventory optimization and leadership, this role is for you. You will manage inventory control, oversee procurement, direct warehouse logistics, handle manufacturer parts catalogs, and lead a high-performing department to support our service technicians and customer base. What You'll Do Inventory Management & Procurement Maintain an accurate, demand-driven inventory of OEM and aftermarket parts for SANY, Gehl, Manitou, Niftylift, Generac, and various used brands. Establish and maintain strong relationships with equipment manufacturers and secondary suppliers to negotiate favorable pricing and expedite freight. Manage the department budget, monitor gross profit margins, control obsolescence, and execute regular cycle counts and annual inventory audits. Ensure parts availability balances customer and technician demand while minimizing excess inventory or shelf-aged stock. Department Logistics & Operations Oversee daily warehouse logistics, including shipping, receiving, storage layout, inventory organization, and freight unloading. Collaborate closely with service technicians and shop personnel to ensure rapid parts fulfillment for ongoing repair orders and minimize machine downtime. Process and track manufacturer warranty parts returns, core exchanges, and vendor credits within required timeframes. Supervise parts counter operations, ensuring phone, online, and walk-in sales are handled quickly and accurately. Team Leadership & Administration Hire, train, schedule, and mentor parts counter associates and warehouse personnel to maintain an efficient, customer-focused team. Maintain highly organized records of all purchase orders, invoices, stock packing slips, and receipts. Enforce warehouse safety standards and ensure parts personnel properly operate equipment like forklifts. Other duties as assigned. What You Need Experience: 3–5 years of experience in heavy or compact equipment parts sales or inventory management, with 2+ years of experience in a supervisory, management, or department leadership role at an equipment, agricultural, truck, powersports, or automotive dealership. Mechanical Knowledge: Strong technical familiarity with skid steers, compact track loaders, excavators, telehandlers, aerial lifts, and generator components to easily read schematics and specify components. Skills: High proficiency using Dealership Management Systems (DMS), inventory control software, and digital manufacturer parts catalogs; strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Tech-Savvy: High comfort level with computers, including dea…

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