Part Clerk

The Parts Clerk will spend a significant amount of time working in an office environment in support of the Parts Department and the Maintenance Department, performing administrative and office duties of a complex and challenging nature. This position is based in Hillburn, NY, supporting the Lower Hudson Transit Link (LHTL) and Transport of Rockland (TOR) contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs administrative duties related to the purchase and delivery of parts, stock, and non-stock items; reviews vendor cost estimates, price lists, and contracts.
• Takes inventory of parts and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Conducts cycle counts, inventories, and obsolete parts surveys, as directed.
• Drives company vehicle to pick up incoming stock or to pick up and deliver parts to units in other buildings or locations.
• Contacts suppliers/vendors to obtain the best prices.
• Initiates complex requisitions with explicit ordering specifications.
• Maintains parts catalogs, orders parts, tracks, and monitors purchase orders under established purchasing guidelines.
• Handles accounts receivables and adheres to budget.
• Creates and processes purchase orders and enters work orders into the maintenance software system.
• Contacts manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers as needed regarding service, delivery, and new products.
• Receives incoming orders and stores material.
• Maintains warranty records and returns defective items.
• Organizes and maintains files, a variety of lists, control records, logs, forms, data sheets, requisitions, purchase orders, and other related documents.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a parts/inventory environment.
• Effective computer, time management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, priority setting, and decision-making skills required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be flexible, able to demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy, and possess good judgment and discretion.
• Detail-oriented, well organised, and possess effective time management skills.
• Must be able to work as a member of the team.
• Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers on all levels and work well with diverse groups.

Physical Requirements

• 80% of work is accomplished indoors and in well-ventilated facilities.
• 20% of work is accomplished outside of the facility.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms, repetitive hand-wrist motion, and legs, moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes, and noise.
• Must be able to travel for company training, meetings, or support missions.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, colour, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or other legally protected status.