Finning

Product Support Specialist

Finning  •  Edmonton, CA (Hybrid)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

Company:

Finning Canada

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

PermanentLocation: Edmonton, AB | Monday–Friday (5x2) | Full-Time, Permanent

The Product Support Specialist plays a critical role in executing the product support strategy for our mining customers. In this hybrid position, you will build strong partnerships with external customer contacts and internal support teams to ensure Finning delivers best‑in‑class product support solutions. A key responsibility of this role is leveraging strong Excel and data analysis skills to support component forecasting by reviewing equipment and component data, identifying trends, and translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations on which machines and components need to be addressed. Your efforts will focus on maximizing customer fleet productivity and uptime through proactive, data‑driven solutions. Additionally, you will work to grow Finning’s parts and service market share by developing profitable, long‑term product support solutions in close collaboration with internal teams and Caterpillar.

  • Manage the successful execution of assigned product support business for your mining accounts.

  • Ensuring a strong focus on parts’ customer satisfaction (relationship building & strengthening, retention).

  • Directtimelyresolutions to customer issues.

  • Maintainaccurateand updated customer data, including equipment populations, equipment hours, and contacts.

  • Leverage customer and Finning data to develop short and long-range parts and component forecasts and partner with the customer tovalidate

  • Develop and prepare, supported by internal marketing support teams, customer quotes,proposalsand responses to product support RFP/RFQ.

  • Attend weekly customer scheduling meetings (planning meetings, parts meetings, etc.)

  • Lead monthly meetings with your assigned customer base with documented actions.

  • Proactively manage fleet components with the use ofcomponentmanagement tools.

  • Contractual product support requirements and Customer Value Agreements.

  • Ability to connect and build trust with others, internally and externally, with theappropriate influenceand ability to resolve differences at Finning, Caterpillar, and customer operational levels. 

Education & Experience

  • Minimum of3+years ofclientfacingexperience managing large, complex customer accounts, preferably within mining, heavy equipment, or industrial environments.

  • Advancedproficiencywith Microsoft Office applications, withparticular strengthin MS Excel, including analyzing large data sets,identifyingtrends, and translating data into clear, actionable recommendations.

  • Demonstrated experience withcomponentforecasting, including reviewing equipment andcomponentdata to proactivelyidentifymachines and components that require attention.

  • Familiarity with CRM tools and systems to support customer relationship management and opportunity tracking.

  • Strong parts and service background is considered a significant asset.

  • Provenproblemsolvingability, witha track recordof independently managing initiatives and delivering results across all project phases with minimal supervision.

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to address sensitive issues, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders both inside and outside the business unit.

  • Solid understanding of best practices related to mining equipment operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management.

  • Automotive or heavy equipment experience, ordemonstratedmechanical and equipment systems knowledge, is highly desirable.

  • Sound business acumen, including an understanding of support systems as well as credit and financing practices.

Please note:

  • 25% travelrequiredfor this role,including Fort McMurray

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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