Parts Advisor - Cadillac South San Francisco

Company:

At Cornerstone Automotive Group, our parent company, our vision is to be the most respected auto group in North America. In keeping with our mission, we strive to move customers’ lives forward with the best in automotive solutions, service and people.  Through demonstrating our core values of respect, transparency, care, excellence, and innovation, we stand out from the rest and create a growth-driven organization.

Are you an expert when it comes to automotive parts and accessories? Do you enjoy working with customers? Do you have a passion for the automotive industry? Then we have a Full-time position open for a professional individual like yourself. Cadillac of South San Francisco is looking for a Parts Advisor!!!

The Parts Advisor role is to ensure all required parts are ordered and received with respect to Cornerstone Automotive Group’s standard operating procedure.

The Parts Advisor is responsible for the everyday process in making sure vehicles coming in are completed in a timely manner. This person should be effective at maintaining a relationship with suppliers and be meticulous about ordering accurate inventory.

The Job:
* Work alongside with production manager and repair planner
* Accurately identify parts necessary to complete repairs in and booked in for the shop
* Work with and maintain relationships with vendors to locate and order parts
* Order parts by phone, online and through body shop management system
* Receive parts and inspect for claims quality and accuracy
* Ensure timely distribution to the shop in accordance with the production schedule
* Receive, tag and distribute parts immediately upon receipt or by 9 am for overnight deliveries
* Receiving and scanning invoices of parts shipments as they arrive, providing them to the repair planner
* Supplies Body Shop Technicians with parts as required.
* Verify correct parts with a mirror match
* Return and re-order incorrect or damaged parts
* Track incomplete order status (outstanding orders, backorders, and credits) and follow up as necessary
* Coordinating with Technicians and estimator on the supplemental damage
* Manage inventory, order parts, create purchase orders, and receipt invoices according to company standards and policy
* Answers and directs incoming phone calls and inquiries promptly, thoroughly, courteously and accurately
* Assists in keeping parts department and shop clean, orderly, and well-stocked
* Assists in the detailing process of vehicles when necessary
* Places ordered parts on assigned part racks and carts in a timely manner
* Assists in maintaining all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicle.
* Post parts and sublet invoices and maintain an accurate accounting record of the part
* Keep work area clean and well organized
* Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective repair
* Follow all company safety policies and procedures at all times
* Other duties deemed necessary by management

The Qualifications:

* GM experience preferred
* Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
* One year of experience in a retail or wholesale parts department
* Ability to interpret vendor catalogs
* Ability to use parts department computer system
* Good communication skills
* Hold a drivers license, with a clean driving record

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Health Insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Starting wage $24.00/hr DOE

Cornerstone Automotive Group, our parent company, offers competitive total compensation, work that is challenging and meaningful, an engaging and collaborative work culture, performance recognition and room for growth opportunities. We are an automotive dealership group with multiple locations in both Canada and the United States. Our organization allows us to serve a diverse customer base across all locations providing a variety of automotive services to customers with new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, leasing, service and repair, and parts. Our team consists of service technicians, product specialists and support staff from each location.

Cornerstone Automotive Group believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are committed to doing so by providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Salary : $24