FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and apply today!
The Core Administrator is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of core inventory and returnable assets. This role ensures effective collection, tracking, reconciliation, and disposition of cores while minimizing financial exposure and maximizing recovery value. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with vendors, distribution centers, and branch teams, along with a high level of ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail in a time-sensitive environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the full lifecycle of core inventory, including collection, tracking, settlement, and final disposition.
- Partner with branches, distribution centers, and vendors to ensure timely and accurate return of core products.
- Monitor core balances and reconcile discrepancies to prevent financial leakage.
- Coordinate with vendors to understand and optimize return terms, credit processes, and timelines.
- Track and report on core performance metrics, including recovery rates and outstanding liabilities.
- Drive resolution of exceptions, disputes, and reconciliation challenges across internal and external partners
- Ensure compliance with company processes, vendor agreements, and return guidelines.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance visibility, accuracy and efficiency of core management.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and external partners to align execution.
- Maintain accurate documentation and reporting related to core activity and financial impact.
- Support high-risk, high-value inventory initiatives with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Bachelors degree in business or equivalent is preferred
- Good computer skills, including Excel
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience in inventory management, returns, or supply chain operations.
- Experience working with high-value or returnable inventory (cores preferred)
- Strong understanding of inventory controls, reconciliation processes, and financial impact of inventory decisions
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage time-sensitive, high-risk workflows with minimal supervision
- Proactive, self-directed approach with a focus on execution and accountability
- High level of organization and follow-through to close gaps and resolve issues
FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 to 2 years experience in an administrative position
- Experience in purchasing and replenishment
- AS400 inventory database experience
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
FleetPride Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FleetPride and has not been reviewed or approved by FleetPride.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer contribution are paired with telehealth, EAP, life/AD&D, and disability coverage. Many roles indicate day‑one eligibility for core benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays are included, with multiple sources indicating sick time is separate from vacation. Some roles indicate immediate access to PTO and holidays.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance costs are often characterized as manageable. This aligns with a conventional benefits menu that emphasizes practical affordability over premium extras.
FleetPride Insights
What We Do
FleetPride, Inc. Headquartered in Las Colinas, Texas (a Dallas suburb), we are the nation’s largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer replacement parts. FleetPride needs exceptional people to support our ambitious growth plans! We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and exciting opportunities for career development. Company Profile Formed in 1999, FleetPride has grown rapidly and now has more than 300 branches across the country and more than 3,000 employees. Our mission is to be the most reliable parts supplier in every market we serve, and we’ve earned a loyal and growing customer base by providing outstanding service and value. FleetPride offers advantages to large fleets and small operators alike, and capabilities that no other distributor can match. Our local knowledge allows us to tailor products and services to the unique needs of area customers, while our national footprint allows for consistent, reliable service at every branch location. FleetPride’s supply chain expertise ensures that our customers get what they need, when and where they need it, and helps them keep their trucks where they belong – on the road! FleetPride serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries, including freight and shipping, leasing services, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and waste management.
