Parts & Service Specialist

Description

The Parts Specialist is responsible for maintaining adequate vehicle and equipment parts in inventory, distributing and logging parts to Diesel Technicians, and for the Maintenance Shop. This position is also responsible for ensuring an accurate accounting of parts ordered and in stock in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all job functions in accordance with federal, state, local, and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with federal, state, local, and company environmental policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain adequate level of parts ensuring availability and cost control.
• Source the most cost-effective parts vendors who can meet the required specifications.
• Order and receive parts from suppliers/vendors ensuring timeliness and accuracy of order and delivery.
• Follow company PO request procedures
• Follow up on back-ordered parts regularly.
• Verify will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stock those items not picked up or required.
• Notify the Parts Manager when special order parts have been received.
• Verify deliveries of parts to ensure the quality and quantity matches original purchase order.
• Distribute parts to the technicians upon receipt of authorized requisition.
• Maintain a log of the part(s) requisitions and work orders.
• Research problems or questions about parts.
• Reorder parts based on company guidelines and procedures.
• Stock shelves and bins after receiving parts deliveries.
• Travel to vendors to pick up parts on an emergency basis.
• Generate reports on a timely and accurate basis.
• Complete required paperwork timely and accurately.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in and around parts area to include neatly stacking and storing parts, sweeping and emptying trash receptacles as needed.
• Assist with taking inventory as needed.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with internal customers and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Prior experience in an automotive / diesel parts or automotive / diesel shop environment.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Goal-oriented, ambitious with the need to grow.
• General office experience required.
• Some accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills; in-person, over the phone, and via email.
• Ability to read, write, count and perform basic math functions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and reach with arms for long periods of time.
• Ability to enter and exit cabin of trucks and equipment multiple times daily.
• Ability to assist shop personnel with simple maintenance and repair procedures.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs. occasionally.

Drug Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer