GoRight is a Canadian Company, an innovator in the transportation maintenance industry. For the past 20 years, we have provided our customers with exceptional and transformative fleet maintenance solutions. We believe that working with leading-edge technology in our Service Centres is just as important as being innovators in all areas of our business.
Working at GoRight is more than a career for our people. We are a place that lives our values and are committed to delivering exceptional results to our employees and customers. We take our values seriously and are committed to safety, quality, responsiveness, honesty, integrity, and personal initiative every day.
As Manager, Parts Planning - Truck and Trailer, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the truck and trailer parts procurement process, ensuring that all activities, ranging from procurement to distribution, align with the Company’s strategic objectives. Your leadership in this role will drive operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and continuous improvement, contributing to the overall success and growth of the organization.
This role reports to our Senior Director, Commercial & Vocational Truck and Trailer Parts and plays a key part in supporting GoRight’s mission for operational excellence and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Data Management
Maintain accurate part master data (descriptions, pricing, vendor setup) and ensure accuracy across all locations
Audit inventory records to improve data quality and reduce errors
Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standard Codification (VMRS)
Assign and maintain correct VMRS codes for all parts and audit codes to enhance reporting accuracy and cost tracking
Ordering Controls
Set and update min/max levels based on usage trends
Manage replenishment triggers and handle exceptions
Coordinate urgent and special orders to minimize downtime
Multi-Site Inventory Oversight
Monitor inventory across service centres and mobile sites
Ensure daily replenishment and mobile inventory tracking
Reporting & Analytics
Generate reports on turnover, usage, cost savings, and fill rates
Track KPIs to support continuous improvement and help develop automated reporting tools for inventory performance
Supplier & Vendor Management
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
Support pricing negotiations that align with procurement strategy
Collaboration & Process Improvement
Partner with maintenance, procurement, finance, and site teams
Create training on inventory processes as well as recommend and implement systems/process enhancements
Collaborate on long-term procurement strategies with the Sr. Director of Parts
What You Bring:
3-5 years’ experience in parts procurement/management, preferably in trucking or heavy equipment
Solid knowledge of inventory systems and procurement best practices
Advanced skills in Excel, and familiarity with PowerBI is a plus
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow
Lean Six Sigma familiarity
Experience with mobile inventory or multi-site operations
Strategic planning and leadership capabilities
We are committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodation as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please email us at careers@gorightfleet.com
