Parts Counterperson

Jenkins Kia of Crystal River; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (BCBS)

Dental

Vision

Term Life

Company-paid Term Life

STD/LTD

Accident indemnity rider

PTO / Sick days

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Job summary

Jenkins Kia of Crystal River is seeking a Parts Department Counterperson to manage parts inventory and related administrative tasks. The role includes receiving and recording new parts, maintaining databases, and handling in-store, phone, and email inquiries from retail and wholesale customers.

Local parts delivery and pickup are required, with attention to safe and clean vehicle and equipment operation. The position emphasizes accurate pricing, order processing, and collaboration with the Parts

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts department or retail counter environment.
• Ability to price parts accurately using pricing codes and document systems.
• Excellent customer service and communication for in-store, phone, and email interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and customers in-person, by phone, or email with parts requests.
• Price parts and accessories accurately and update the computer system.
• Process inbound inventory and create bin locations for stock.
• Prepare and maintain product displays to promote sales of parts.
• Deliver and pick up parts as needed; keep the parts area clean and organized.

Job description

Job Summary:

The Parts Department Counterperson assures proper control of the parts inventory and related administrative functions. This person is responsible for receiving and recording new parts inventory; maintaining parts databases; maintaining safe and secure environment. The parts counterperson also handles phone, electronic (email or other source) and face to face interaction with retail, wholesale customers as well as fellow employees. This position also involves local delivers and pick up of parts and equipment for the dealership while ensuring the delivery truck is in clean, safe, operable condition.

Benefits:

• Medical- 4 plans (BCBS)
• Dental
• Vision
• Term Life
• Company-paid Term Life
• STD/LTD
• Accident indemnity rider
• PTO / Sick days (annually)
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Employee Assistant Program
• FMLA / Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:

• Promptly meet and assist technicians, retail guest, phone sales and fellow employees in a friendly, courteous manner.
• Accurately price parts and accessories using the proper pricing codes and transfer the information to the proper document and computer system.
• Answer all telephone calls promptly, courteously, and make every effort to satisfy the caller's inquiry.
• Check in and stock incoming inventory in the correct location. Create bin locations for new or overflow stock.
• Create and maintain merchandising displays to promote product sales.
• Stocks items by unpacking, arranging, and placing items in bins and on shelves; adjusting inventory system.
• Receives returned items by inspecting items; re-packing and re-shelving items; returning damaged and unused parts to supplier. Generate any required credit memos.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading about new products; utilizing manufacturer online training. Off-site instructor lead training may be required.
• Assist Parts Manager in processing weekly stock orders and place daily parts orders.
• Process buyback returns as well as core returns to the manufacturer. Ensure that credits are received for returned parts, forward paperwork to accounting.
• Provide necessary information to the Warranty Department to allow prompt filing of parts warranties. i.e.: Look up part numbers for claims. Process warranty parts returns. Maintain warranty shelf by pulling scrap parts from the approved manufacturer list.
• Match purchase orders and invoices, approve, and forward to accounting office.
• Assist in preparing for annual parts inventory.
• Deliver & pick up parts as necessary.
• Assist in keeping parts department clean, safe and presentable.
• Work with Parts Manager to identify potential clients and complete sales calls as determined by the Parts Manager.
• Perform all duties as assigned by any member of management.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Vision, Mission and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of computer usage and/or data entry.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work in various working conditions both indoors and outdoors, including but not limited to extreme heat and/or cold, and rain.
• Ability to kneel, bend, and/or reach above the shoulders.
• Required to move throughout the parts shelves all-day, reaching and climbing to obtain parts from inventory.
• Must be able to lift up to seventy-five pounds.
• Must be able to climb at least two flights of stairs.
• Ability to work in various working conditions both indoors and outdoors, including but not limited to extreme heat and/or cold, and rain.
• Ability to kneel, bend and/or reach above the shoulders.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment withoutregard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protectedveteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.