Parts Coordinator / Buyer (Medium/Heavy Duty)

Amerit Fleet Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits within 30 days

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Bonus for referrals

Job summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions, a leading fleet maintenance company in the U.S., seeks an experienced Medium/Heavy Duty Parts Coordinator. The role reports to the Purchasing Manager and focuses on inside parts ordering, building productive relationships with internal teams, and achieving purchasing objectives.

The position offers full-time shifts Sun-Thurs 7am-4pm or Tue-Sat 8am-5pm with benefits after 30 days and opportunities through Amerit University.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a highly competitive wholesale auto parts market is preferred.
• Knowledge of light/medium duty parts/vehicles.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain set of clients and internal customers.
• Interact professionally with internal customers.
• Familiarize with client vehicle assignments.
• Locate hard-to-find parts and negotiate with vendors for best price.
• Accurately quote parts and input data into the management system.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

MS Excel

MS Word

Vendor relations

Parts lookup

Phone skills

Relationship building

Tools

POS system

Job description

Position Summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading Fleet Maintenance Companies in the U.S., is looking to hire an experienced Medium/Heavy Duty Parts Coordinator. The Parts Coordinator reports directly to Purchasing Manager and will be responsible for inside parts ordering activity. To succeed as a Parts coordinator, you must be able to build and maintain productive, long-lasting relationships with internal teammates and meet central purchasing objectives.

The benefits of belonging – what's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly pay – paid weekly, every Friday
• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program through our Amerit University
• Employee referral program, up to $500 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
• Wellness and fitness programs through our providers

Full Time

Available Shifts:

Sun-Thurs 7am-4pm

Tues-Saturday 8am-5pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Build and maintain set amount clients and internal customers
• Work with internal customers in a professional, courteous manner
• Become familiar with client's vehicle assignments
• Locate parts that are difficult to find and negotiate with vendors to ensure the best deal
• Accurately quote parts and input information into our management system
• Track lost sales
• Assist other parts coordinators when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Competencies and Minimum Education

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a highly competitive market; prior success selling wholesale auto parts particularly in aftermarket industry preferred
• Knowledge of light/medium duty parts/vehicles
• Exceptional phone skills: positive, enthusiastic, and attentive tone to help the internal customers feel comfortable during the conversation, clear enunciation, exceptional listening skills
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Knowledgeable and Passionate about exceptional customer service
• Ability to build and maintain lasting business relationships
• ASE certifications in P1 and P2 preferred.
• Results focused, producer, closer, committed to growth
• Experience with POS system a plus
• Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically MS Word and Excel preferred
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives
• Position requires an individual with an outgoing and assertive personality to take initiative, be pro-active, be very positive, and have a "can-do attitude."

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