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Parts Specialists Wanted.

The Parts Specialist’s primary function is to provide support to the service department by identifying, ordering, picking, invoicing, and delivering parts and accessories in a timely manner. As such the prime role is to interface between the Service Manager and the parts vendors. To provide quality parts, in a timely manner, within budget and at a profit consistent with the company’s profit margin policy.

Job Duties:

• Place and receive parts orders for the shop while adhering to the company “Parts Purchasing and Distribution Policy and Procedure”.
• Utilize online parts ordering systems such as Nexpart, RepairLink and Napa ProLink.
• Maintain an orderly and functional parts room.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, cycle counts, core and parts return and biannual inventory counts.
• Work directly with the Service Manager and Shop Foreman to ensure inventory is available when needed.
• Know the product well enough to answer characteristic and operational questions regarding the customer’s vehicle.
• Consistently improve profitability by researching competitive pricing.
• Adjust stock to curtail accumulation of unused parts.
• Maintain accurate pricing of all inventory parts and supplies.
• Create reports that provide management with accurate usages, costs, and inventory values.
• Determine appropriate inventory levels while ensuring regular parts turnover.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with vendors.
• Answer phones and greet walk in customers.
• Pick up parts at vendors when necessary.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading manufacturers’ publications.
• Enhance organization reputation by exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Follow all company policies and procedures and assist with implementing such policies.
• Willingness to cross train as a service advisor to cover for Service Manager.

Parts Specialists Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail, Organizational skills, Follow up skills.
• Punctual and reliable
• Problem solving skills.
• Estimating and basic math skills to calculate profitability as per the “Parts Purchasing and Distribution Policy and Procedure”.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline conscious environment. Sense of urgency is mandatory.
• Computer proficiency in web-based programs and applications, including Microsoft office as well as departmental software including parts inventory, ordering, and tracking systems.
• Basic knowledge of heavy-duty truck parts.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2 years parts experience in sales, or as a truck mechanic.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must have a valid clean NYS driver’s license.
• High school diploma, some college or technical training preferred.
• Ability to pass a Forklift OSHA certification within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to climb steps, walk without assistance and to stand for extended periods of time. May be required to walk in inclement weather to and from buildings.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.

Benefits:

• 401K with company match
• Monthly Bonuses based on profitability. Employee of the Month awards.
• Medical and Dental insurance with company contribution
• No cost $10K life insurance while employed at K&M TRUCK REPAIR
• No cost Long Term Disability insurance while employed at K&M TRUCK REPAIR.
• Other insurances available like vision, FSA, Accidental, etc.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, Holidays.
• Logo clothing provided.
• Professional enrichment and training. .

Salary $55,000 - $69,000.