Parts Manager

Jobtailor; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Parts Specialist to manage parts ordering and vendor communication for automotive repairs. You will verify orders, check deliveries, and support technicians with parts knowledge.

Responsibilities include posting invoices in CCC One, monitoring margins, and mentoring the Parts Assistant. Requires a high school diploma and valid driver's license, with experience in automotive parts environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in parts management and vendor communication within automotive repair environments.
• Proficiency with estimating software and understanding repair orders.
• Strong inventory monitoring and parts control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete all parts ordering based on initial estimates and supplements
• Communicate with parts vendors and partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy
• Track parts status and communicate with vendors; update the Repair Planner
• Receive, mirror match, and check in delivered parts against repair orders
• Inspect delivered parts for damage within two hours of expected drop-off
• Return incorrect parts immediately to the vendor
• Monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory, and material spend
• Communicate with the General Manager regarding optimization
• Ensure parts invoices are posted daily in CCC One and make corrections as necessary
• Support Body Technicians with parts knowledge and reference materials
• Keep up on laws and regulations of parts installation
• Mentor and direct the Parts Assistant, if applicable

Skills

Parts Management

Vendor Communication

Estimating Software Proficiency

Automotive Industry Experience

Inventory Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CCC One

Job description

• Manage and complete all parts ordering based on initial estimates and supplements


• Communicate with parts vendors and partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy


• Track parts status and communicate with vendors; update the Repair Planner


• Receive, mirror match, and check in delivered parts against repair orders


• Inspect delivered parts for damage within two hours of expected drop-off


• Return incorrect parts immediately to the vendor


• Monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory, and material spend


• Communicate with the General Manager regarding optimization


• Ensure parts invoices are posted daily in CCC One and make corrections as necessary


• Support Body Technicians with parts knowledge and reference materials


• Keep up on laws and regulations of parts installation


• Mentor and direct the Parts Assistant, if applicable

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.


• Valid Driver’s License


• Legally authorized to work in the United States


• Experience in a parts capacity in the automotive industry


• Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders


• Proficient knowledge and use of estimating software

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in parts management and vendor communication within the automotive industry, ensuring accuracy in parts ordering and compliance with installation regulations. Proficient in using estimating software and mentoring team members to optimize parts operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Parts Management


• Vendor Communication


• Estimating Software Proficiency


• Automotive Industry Experience


• Inventory Monitoring

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Parts Ordering


• Parts Inspection


• Invoice Posting


• Damage Assessment


• Material Spend Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Mentoring


• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Industry


• Parts Accuracy


• Repair Orders


• Laws and Regulations


• Parts Assistant

Tools & Technologies

• CCC One