Parts Specialist

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced Parts Specialist to join our team.  What does joining our team offer? 

A unique blend of independence, excitement, growth opportunities, and a supportive work culture. We are an employee-centric team, and we want you to join us!

What do our Parts Specialists do?

The primary responsibility of a Parts Specialist is to inventory, monitor, verify and distribute parts accurately.  This position also helps to ensure the efficiency and productivity of our services by ordering and receiving parts as needed in a timely manner. This is a hybrid position, you will also be responsible  for supporting the operations team by providing and performing a detailed and thorough inspection and cleaning of the repaired vehicle prior to release to the customer.  This role will also serve to assist shop operations by performing a variety of tasks associated with maintenance of the shop location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Accurately maintains inventory control of all parts in the system

·         Orders parts as needed to make sure arrives in timely manner

·         Inspect all parts for any damage when delivered to the shop

·         Immediately return incorrect parts to vendor and acquire the correct parts as soon as possible

·         Ensures all tools and equipment are operating correctly

·         Answer any questions for customers regarding their vehicle

·         Maintain a cost projection spreadsheet and continuously follow-up with other departments on what products are needed

·         Establish relationships with vendors and regularly communicate on status and delivery of parts

·         Responsible for performing a thorough detailing and cleaning of all vehicles prior to final delivery to the customer.

·         Visually inspect every vehicle for flaws in the repaired area. Promptly notify the General Manager or assigned technician should any defects or issues be found upon inspection.

·         Responsible for assisting in the general maintenance of shop location and outside grounds.

·         Inspecting goods or products according to quality and safety standards.

·         May serve to ensure that test equipment is calibrated and working correctly.

·         Consistently utilizes all required safety equipment, adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal and participate in monthly safety meetings.

·         Maintains the proper function of all service tools and equipment in the detail department; keep personal work area organized and returns tools, materials, and equipment to designated areas.

·         Identifying possible areas for improvement in quality control processes.

Perform any cleaning activities such as mopping, dusting, sweeping, as well as collecting and emptying trash cans daily. Service, clean, and supply any items in restrooms.

·         Make minor repairs when necessary, such as changing a light bulb.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         High School diploma equivalent

·         Valid Driver’s License

·         1 of experience in Part Operations

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Excellent customer service skills

·         Efficient in Microsoft and Excel is preferred but not required

·         Ability to analyze and interpret internal cost reports

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

·         Ability to understand written instructions, work orders, and estimates

·         Work effectively as a member and leader of a team

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.