Finning

Edmonton Field Partsperson- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)

Finning  •  Edmonton, CA (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

PermanentLocation: Edmonton, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Position Type: Unionized Position (Alberta Local 99 Collective Agreement)

Join Our Team

We are seeking a Field Partsperson - Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) to support customers by managing inventory, coordinating parts requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of parts to support equipment maintenance and repair activities. This role combines customer service, inventory management, logistics coordination, and parts support in both shop and field environments.

What You'll Do

  • Process and coordinate parts orders and deliveries
  • Manage on-site inventory, including counting, ordering, stocking, and replenishment activities
  • Coordinate parts requirements related to customer equipment maintenance and repair in the field
  • Ensure accurate required-by dates are entered into company systems
  • Communicate estimated delivery dates and order updates to customer contacts
  • Complete daily EJHAs and monthly vehicle inspections
  • Attend team meetings, training sessions, and development activities as required
  • Deliver parts to customer and company locations as directed by the Regional Parts Manager and VMI Team
  • Participate in parts-related projects, initiatives, and assignments
  • Support call quality and performance improvement initiatives
  • Source non-Caterpillar parts as required
  • Manage backordered parts
  • Prepare weekly inventory usage reports for customers
  • Provide shop and field parts support when working from the branch

What We're Looking For

  • Journeyperson Parts Technician Certification (Red Seal preferred)
  • Previous experience in parts sales, warehousing, front counter operations, inventory management, or customer support
  • Caterpillar product knowledge is considered a strong asset
  • Experience working directly with customers in field or industrial environments
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong computer skills and experience working with multiple software platforms
  • Experience with SIS, AIMS, Antares, SIMSi, InfoCast, Lawson M3, Landmark Smart Office, M3 Sales Automation, and Microsoft Office is considered an asset
  • Industry experience in mining, heavy construction, and technology products is considered an asset
  • Previous field experience is an asset

Additional Requirements

  • Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with an acceptable driving record
  • Ability to operate an F550 Flat Deck truck on a daily basis
  • Ability to meet customer site access requirements, including clean-shaven requirements where applicable
  • Ability to obtain and maintain customer site access approval
  • Forklift and Crane & Rigging experience are assets (training available)
  • WHMIS, TDG, and First Aid certification will be required upon hire
  • This is a safety-sensitive position and requires the successful completion of all customer site screening requirements, including full-panel testing

Additional Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions of the Alberta Local 99 Collective Agreement

Please note: Any future shift changes will be administered in accordance with the current Collective Agreement.

Posting Closes: August 26, 2026.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

Finning

About Finning

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty.

With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime.

Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.

Finning est le plus grand concessionnaire Caterpillar au monde offrant un service inégalé depuis plus de 85 ans. Nous vendons, louons et fournissons des pièces et des services pour l’équipement et les moteurs à des clients dans diverses industries, y compris l’exploitation minière, la construction, le pétrole, la foresterie et un large éventail d’applications de systèmes d’alimentation.

Depuis 1933, année où Finning a été établi au Canada par Earl B. Finning, notre nom a transmis intégrité, fiabilité et débrouillardise. Au fil des ans, l’entreprise a pris de l’expansion grâce à un véritable engagement à fidéliser sa clientèle.

Grâce à notre vaste infrastructure de support produit et à nos capacités de service inégalées, nous fournissons des solutions qui permettent aux clients d’atteindre les coûts de possession et d’exploitation d’équipement les plus bas tout en maximisant la disponibilité.

Finning emploie plus de 13 000 personnes dans le monde et exerce ses activités dans trois régions géographiques, dont le siège social est situé à Vancouver, au Canada.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
, CA
Year Founded
1933
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