What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Associate position at Kenwood Autobody?
Summary
Oversee the inventory, procurement, and distribution of auto body parts within automotive repair shop. Their duties include managing inventory levels, sourcing parts from suppliers, negotiating prices, assisting customers in selecting appropriate parts, maintaining accurate records of inventory and sales.
Essential Duties
- Oversees the management of the parts department, ensuring efficient and accurate inventory control.
- Maintains accurate records of parts and materials, including purchase orders, invoices, vendor credits, and stock levels.
- Monitor and track the availability and usage of parts, ensuring timely reordering to prevent any disruptions in workflow.
- Ensures that we order parts utilizing primary and secondary vendors.
- Troubleshoots and resolves any and all vendor credit issues.
- Processes all part returns immediately
- Collaborate with the service department to identify and fulfill parts requirements for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
- Develop and maintain relationships with parts suppliers and negotiate favorable pricing and terms.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory to identify discrepancies and implement corrective measures.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and procedures in the parts department to maintain a secure working environment. Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $15 - $21