Used Parts & Salvage Analyst
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Key details
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Function
- Operations & Strategy
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 4d ago
Skills
About the role
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Work Arrangement: Fixed on site – working from the office each day.
Schedule: Monday to Friday.
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Used Parts and Salvage Program, including opening and closing salvage work orders.
- Identify Beyond Economic Repair components suitable for disassembly and salvage.
- Evaluate incoming components and assets for recovery, reuse, remanufacture, or disposal.
- Coordinate teardown and recovery activities with operational teams to maximize the value of salvageable components.
- Develop and maintain procedures for component evaluation, recovery, inventory creation, and disposition.
- Analyze opportunities to acquire cores, used components, and surplus assets at economically viable costs.
- Assess recovery potential, projected yields, and financial returns before recommending acquisitions.
- Monitor recovery rates and evaluate program performance against recovered inventory value and rebuild savings.
- Ensure recovered used parts are accurately identified and entered into inventory.
- Monitor inventory levels, aging, turns, utilization, and value to support rebuild demand and customer requirements.
- Identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory and recommend appropriate disposition strategies.
- Support inventory counts, audits, and reconciliation activities.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for the Used Parts and Salvage Program.
- Prepare performance summaries and recommendations for leadership and support annual planning and forecasting.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve salvage recovery, inventory accuracy, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.
- Develop standardized processes that support continuous improvement and maximize value recovery.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
- Knowledge of parts operations, inventory control processes, and inventory management principles.
- Experience with eXtend and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry, reporting, and analysis.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, continuous-improvement mindset.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment parts, remanufacturing operations, used-parts programs, or salvage processes is considered an asset.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
This position is classified as an Individual Contributor role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise).
At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.
At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.
SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.
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