Parts Associate

Clutch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

Dependent coverage

Job summary

Clutch is seeking an Aftermarket Parts Specialist in Toronto, Canada, to oversee the sourcing and ordering of aftermarket and used parts for vehicle reconditioning. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of automotive parts desk experience, a deep knowledge of parts ecosystems, and a valid Ontario driver's license. This full-time permanent role offers a wage between $20.00 to $35.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits starting from day one, impacting production efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on automotive parts desk experience.
• Strong knowledge of aftermarket and used parts ecosystems.
• Proven experience with high-volume parts ordering.
• Deep understanding of vehicle components and part compatibility.
• Comfortable troubleshooting issues including incorrect parts.

Responsibilities

• Source and order aftermarket and used parts across various makes.
• Evaluate vendor options to balance cost, quality, and availability.
• Manage end-to-end parts ordering workflow.
• Ensure production teams receive parts on time.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify risks to production flow.

Skills

Automotive parts desk experience

Knowledge of aftermarket and used parts

Experience with high-volume parts ordering

Strong judgement in sourcing decisions

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

Valid Ontario driver’s licence (G2 minimum)

Tools

Parts catalog and ordering systems (CDK, Reynolds)

Job description

About Clutch

Clutch is Canada’s largest online used car retailer, delivering a seamless, hassle‑free car buying experience to drivers everywhere. Customers can browse hundreds of cars from home, get the right one delivered to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10‑Day Money Back Guarantee.

Named five years in a row to the Globe and Mail’s list of Top Growing Companies in Canada and featured on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, we are building something category‑defining.

Headquartered in Toronto, Clutch was founded in 2017 and operates across Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Prince Edward Island. It is backed by leading investors including D1 Capital, Canaan, Real Ventures, BrandProject, and Upper90.

About The Role

The Aftermarket Parts Specialist owns the sourcing and ordering of aftermarket and used parts to support high‑volume vehicle reconditioning. This role requires strong parts knowledge, vendor familiarity, and the ability to make fast, cost‑effective decisions across multiple sourcing channels.

You will play a critical role in ensuring production flow by getting the right parts, at the right price, and at the right time.

What You’ll Do

• Source, quote, and order aftermarket and used parts across a wide range of makes and models
• Evaluate multiple vendor options—including aftermarket suppliers and used parts networks—to balance cost, quality, and availability
• Manage end‑to‑end parts ordering workflow including receiving, verification, and organisation
• Proactively resolve backorders, substitutions, and part discrepancies
• Maintain accurate tracking of parts through inventory and ordering systems
• Ensure production teams receive parts on time to meet reconditioning SLAs
• Monitor inventory levels and identify gaps or risks to production flow
• Build and maintain relationships with aftermarket vendors and used parts suppliers (recyclers, salvage networks, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to reduce parts cost through smarter sourcing and vendor selection
• Support continuous improvement of parts processes and standardisation

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of hands‑on automotive parts desk experience
• Strong knowledge of aftermarket and used parts ecosystems, including recyclers and alternative sourcing channels
• Proven experience with high‑volume parts ordering in a production or retail environment
• Demonstrated ability to source parts quickly and accurately across multiple vendors and systems
• Deep understanding of vehicle components and part compatibility
• Strong judgement in balancing cost, quality, and turnaround time
• High attention to detail and accuracy in ordering and receiving
• Comfortable troubleshooting issues including incorrect parts, delays, and returns
• Experience with parts catalog and ordering systems (CDK, Reynolds, or similar)
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence (G2 minimum) with clean abstract
• Legally authorised to work in Canada

Nice To Have

• Experience in high‑volume reconditioning or multi‑location operations
• Vendor negotiation or pricing experience
• Exposure to inventory planning or procurement strategy

Why You’ll Love It at Clutch

• Real ownership over parts sourcing decisions that impact cost and speed
• Direct impact on production throughput and vehicle quality
• Opportunity to help standardise and scale parts operations
• High‑growth environment with room to expand scope

Employment Type

New, Permanent Full‑Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage: $20.00 to $35.00 per hour
• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, dental care, vision care, prescriptions, life insurance, and dependent coverage—starting from day 1
• Pay decisions reflect objective criteria: skills, performance, market benchmarking, responsibilities, and working conditions

EEO Statement

Clutch is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.