Description

The PARTS ADMIN requires an individual who can pay very close attention to detail in order to effectively manage, and maintain the inventory. The individual will order supplies, conduct inventory and keep accurate records of all property assigned, while working along side our delivery drivers. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for increasing and maintaining company profitability by maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Develops and implements procedures for ensuring that adequate inventory levels are present.
• Comes up with ways to dispose of or sell obsolete items in the inventory.
• Works with other teams including Sales, Shipping and Receiving and others as necessary.
• Ensures that inventory counts are completed regularly and in a timely manner.
• Conducts audits and reports to Management as needed.
• Trains other employees in cycle counting and inventory control.
• Files claims with manufacturers or seller when defective goods are received.
• Instructs others on how and where to return defective goods.
• Keeps work area tidy, clean, and organized.

Requirements

Competencies:

•  Adaptability – Demonstrates the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions and solve problems immediately.
• Flexibility - Agility in adapting to change.
• Planning/Organizing - Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives.
• Analytical Problem Solving - Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving problems.
• Written Communication - Writing clearly, succinctly and understandably.
• Teamwork - Working effectively and productively with others. 
• Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people.
• Creativity/Innovation -Adapting traditional or devising new approaches, concepts, methods, models, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems. 
• Self-Management (Time and Priorities) - Demonstrating self-control and an ability to manage time and priorities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  One to two years’ experience in wholesale/warehouse distribution.
• Knowledge of Parts preferred.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard departmental equipment.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Stamina to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Other duties as required

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should know basic computer skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Position requires the ability to operate motor vehicles and have a safe driving record. 

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. 

Sufficient manual dexterity to operate office equipment (or operate a PC)

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to work in climate controlled warehouse or extremely hot or cold environments. Heavy lifting may be required.

This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are completely confidential.

Position Benefits and Compensation Package

This is a full time position. It includes Health Insurance, a 401K Retirement Program, Vacation, Employee Assistance Program, a Clean Smoke and Drug Free Environment and Other Benefits.

About Palmer Trucks

Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of more than 600 individuals. With more than 32 million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value - personalized for you. 

Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year, and are what have kept us On the Road Since 1965.

Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other legally protected.