Parts Inventory Specialist

Twin Pine Ford is one of the largest volume and fastest growing Ford Dealerships in Pennsylvania. We are in the process of looking for a FT Parts Inventory Specialist to continue to develop and update inventory processes at the dealership. The chosen candidate will work on a day-to-day basis with the Parts Manager and the Service Manager and with all of the departments at Twin Pine Ford. At Twin Pine Ford, you will be given the opportunity to shine on every day basis. If this sounds like the place for you to take on your next challenge, Twin Pine Ford is waiting to hear from you.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Parts Inventory specialist will work with both internal shop and other commercial businesses in ordering parts in a timely fashion so that repairs by technicians are not delayed. He/she understands the importance of turnover and maintains an appropriate balance of of fast/slow moving parts to enable desired turnover to be a reality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

- Promote and maintain excellent customer service.

- Establish financial and operational objectives and prepare monthly sales and gross profit forecasts.

- Optimize performance of parts department by helping to use the following data:
- Daily operational control
- Inventory Management reports
- Warranty reports
- Lost Sales reports
- Parts department section of Dealer Financial Statement

- Maintain effective inventory control system: understand the specs that determine weekly stock orders, stocking levels, phase in/phase out parameters, and obsolescence.

- Communicate effectively with Service and Sales departments about availability of parts and any critical backorder situations.

- Follow up and expedite critical parts to insure customer satisfaction.

- Help to develop and maintaining inventory systems for all parts including any specialty order parts while providing consistent customer follow up, and maintain a liaison with both manufacturers and vendors..

- Understand and follow parts policies and procedures for returns, parts warranties, etc.

- Conduct perpetual inventory control. Assist with the annual physical inventory audit.

- Work to maximize gross profit by effective ordering of parts to insure maximum parts return allowance.

- Prepare stock orders and complete paperwork.

- Return parts appropriately and within return guidelines

- Work with Inventory/Parts personnel and service manager to develop merchandising and contact systems to promote sales to all markets and customers.

- Handle web sales and provide info regarding parts procurement and shipment of orders.

- Help to control departmental costs.

- Help to implement standards of good housekeeping and insist on cleanliness and organization with the dept.

Qualifications & Skills:

· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

· Ability to monitor and adjust service systems as needed to optimize adviser and technician performance and efficiency.

· Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and Hazmat.

· Excellent communication, supervisory, and managerial skills.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience in an automotive service and parts department.

· Prior Ford/Dealership Experience preferred.

TOOLS & TECHNOLOGY:

· Software Programs such as: Microsoft Office, Tekion, DMS, Autobook, Triage, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 42.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Inventory Control: 2 years (Preferred)
• Auto Dealership DMS: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)
• Ford: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ephrata, PA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $23