Experienced Parts Counter Person

Platinum Ford; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Benefits

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Free training and advancement

Job summary

Platinum Ford is seeking an experienced Ford Parts Counter Associate to join our Parts Department in Terrell, TX. The ideal candidate will help technicians and advisors identify and fulfill parts quickly and accurately, locate backordered items, and manage inventory with impeccable organization.

We value Ford dealership experience, strong knowledge of parts terminology, and excellent communication. This role supports wholesale, service, and retail customers in a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• Ford parts experience strongly preferred.
• Previous parts retail and/or wholesale sales experience.
• Experience with Xtime and DealerTrack is a plus.
• Strong automotive parts knowledge and terminology.
• Ability to accurately identify, locate, and source parts.
• Excellent follow-up and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy dealership environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and Service Advisors with accurate parts identification and fulfillment.
• Pull and fill parts orders quickly and accurately.
• Inform customers and technicians of related or companion parts when appropriate.
• Locate out-of-stock parts through outside sources and place emergency orders when necessary.
• Monitor inventory and notify management of parts and shop supplies requiring immediate attention.
• Follow up on backordered and special-order parts.
• Notify Service Advisors when special-order parts arrive.
• Assist wholesale and outside sales representatives with orders.
• Ensure internal parts requests are properly billed to the appropriate repair order.
• Process returns, vendor returns, special orders, and backorders.
• Review will-call, backorder, and special-order inventory.
• Maintain organized records of repair orders, invoices, estimates, and special-order parts.
• Communicate effectively with technicians, advisors, vendors, customers, and other members of the Parts Department.
• Assist with lost-sales tracking and inventory control.
• Help maintain a clean, accurate, and organized Parts Department.

Skills

Ford parts experience

Parts retail/wholesale sales

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Valid driver's license

Tools

Xtime

DealerTrack

Job description

Position:Experienced Parts Counter Person

Location: Terrell, TX

Job Id:144

# of Openings:1

Experienced Ford Parts Counter Associate

Platinum Ford is looking for an experienced Parts Counter Associate to join our Parts Department.

If you have dealership parts experience, understand the importance of keeping technicians productive, and know how to find the right part the first time, we want to talk to you.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for an experienced automotive parts professional who can work effectively in a fast-paced dealership environment while providing outstanding support to our technicians, service team, wholesale customers, and retail guests.

Ford dealership parts experience is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Assist technicians and Service Advisors with accurate parts identification and fulfillment
• Pull and fill parts orders quickly and accurately
• Inform customers and technicians of related or companion parts when appropriate
• Locate out-of-stock parts through outside sources and place emergency orders when necessary
• Monitor inventory and notify management of parts and shop supplies requiring immediate attention
• Follow up on backordered and special-order parts
• Notify Service Advisors when special-order parts arrive
• Assist wholesale and outside sales representatives with orders
• Ensure internal parts requests are properly billed to the appropriate repair order
• Process returns, vendor returns, special orders, and backorders
• Review will-call, backorder, and special-order inventory
• Maintain organized records of repair orders, invoices, estimates, and special-order parts
• Communicate effectively with technicians, advisors, vendors, customers, and other members of the Parts Department
• Assist with lost-sales tracking and inventory control
• Help maintain a clean, accurate, and organized Parts Department

What We’re Looking For

• Ford parts experience strongly preferred
• Previous parts retail and/or wholesale sales experience
• Experience with Xtime and DealerTrack is a plus
• Strong automotive parts knowledge and terminology
• Ability to accurately identify, locate, and source parts
• Excellent follow-up and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a busy dealership environment
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Dependable and team-oriented
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

What Platinum Ford Offers

Unlock Your Potential
Free training and advancement opportunities to help you continue growing your career.

Health & Wellness Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance
Added peace of mind at no additional cost to you.

401(k) Retirement Plan
Build toward your financial future while building your career.

Flexible Spending Account
Save on taxes for qualified healthcare and other eligible expenses.

Employee Referral Bonus Program
Earn additional money by helping us build an even stronger team.

Employee Discounts
Receive generous discounts on vehicle sales, service, and parts at Platinum locations.

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're already working in automotive parts and are looking for an opportunity where your experience, accuracy, hustle, and ability to take care of technicians and customers are valued, we'd like to meet you.

We're especially interested in candidates with Ford dealership parts experience who can come in ready to contribute.

Platinum Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.