Parts Counter

Finning International Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada, based in Saskatoon, is seeking a Parts Technician for a parts counter sales role. You will handle front counter and shop parts needs, and actively develop customer relationships while supporting telephone and walk-in sales.

The role emphasizes accurate parts ordering, backorder management, and processing credits, with safety and project involvement as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–5 years of experience in customer sales, parts and/or warehouse.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to form strong relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented with keen attention to detail.
• Completed grade 12.

Responsibilities

• Provide front counter (phone and walk-in) and shop parts counter sales support.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Source and order new and used CAT and non-CAT parts.
• Manage backorders and provide shipping updates.
• Process parts credits and customer orders.
• Participate in on-site safety requirements and related projects.
• Assist with call quality and performance initiatives as required.
• Pull and pack customer and branch parts orders; assist with warehouse duties.

Skills

Customer service

Sales support

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DBS

SIS/TMI

ProcureIT

Antares

Job description

Company: Finning Canada

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Overview

Join Finning Canada, the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We are currently looking for a dedicated Parts Technician for a parts counter sales position based in Saskatoon. This position is responsible for handling a variety of parts counter sales related duties within the branch. Primary responsibility includes developing and maintaining customer relationships, providing sales support for telephone, walk in and shop parts needs, as well as effectively managing all facets of the parts ordering process and system.

Major Job Functions

• Provide front counter (over the phone and walk in) and/or shop parts counter sales support.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Source and order new and used CAT and non-CAT parts.
• Manage backorders and provide updates regarding estimated shipping.
• Process parts credits and customer orders.
• Participate and adhere to on-site safety requirements.
• Participate in parts sales related special projects and assignments.
• Participate in call quality and performance initiatives as required.
• Other functions may include but are not limited to: Pulling customer and branch parts orders.
• Packing and labeling parts orders for shipments.
• Warehouse duties and housekeeping as required.
• Hydraulic hose building.
• Core inspections.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced team environment.
• Team oriented.
• A keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The ability to form strong relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of grade 12.
• 3 – 5 years previous experience working with customer sales, parts and/or warehouse is required.

Assets

• Caterpillar parts product knowledge would be considered an asset.
• A working knowledge of DBS, Service Information System (SIS)/ Technical Marketing Information (TMI), ProcureIT and Antares will be considered an asset.
• Journeyperson Parts certification is preferred.
• If candidate is not certified, a willingness to complete the Parts Apprenticeship Program mandatory as well as the successful completion of Finning Pre-Apprenticeship Testing.

Competencies

• Customer Focus: Being successful means continuously paying attention to customer needs and adapting as these evolve. This heightens the importance of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions.
• Cultivates Innovation: Paying attention to what customers want and need – new and improved products, services, solutions, and experiences. Taking initiative and collaborating with people who have diverse points of view. Embrace the mindset you and Finning are never done, never satisfied, never standing still.
• Drives Results: Infusing the team and organizations with a sense of urgency. Creating a culture where organizational performance is always top of mind. Communicating a vision, setting priorities, developing and executing plans that achieve the desired outcome for Finning.
• Courage: Being comfortable with the conflict that is inherent to being a champion of an idea or course of action. Meeting tough situations head-on to constructively resolve them. Saying what needs to be said at the right time, to the right person, in the right manner to effect change.
• Accountability: Work as part of a team to meet branch commitments to company and customer satisfaction. Adhere to all Finning policies, procedures and standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Our Divisions

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.

Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.