Parts Manager - Auto Collision & Inventory Lead

Crash Champions; Bastrop (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is seeking a Parts Lead to manage parts ordering, track deliveries, and ensure accuracy across repair orders at multiple U.S. locations. You will inspect incoming parts, handle returns, and monitor KPIs with guidance from the General Manager.

A strong background in automotive parts and estimating software is required. The role supports body technicians, mentors junior staff, and may lead the Parts Team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in a parts capacity in the automotive industry is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders.
• Proficient with estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete all parts ordering: quickly and accurately order parts based on initial estimates and supplements; communicate with parts vendors to order parts as needed; partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy
• Monitor deliveries: regularly track parts status and communicate with vendor on parts status as needed; update Repair Planner accordingly
• Receive and check in parts: receive and mirror match delivered parts to repair orders and ensure all parts are placed and accounted for on the parts cart
• Inspect delivered parts for quality: inspect parts for damage upon delivery within two hours of expected drop off
• Return incorrect parts: return incorrect parts immediately to the vendor
• Drive parts related KPIs: monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory and material spend; communicate to General Manager as needed to discuss optimization
• Coordinate parts invoicing: ensure parts invoices are posted daily in CCC One – make corrections as necessary
• Support Body Technicians with parts knowledge: supply reference materials to technicians to ensure proper parts usage as needed; keep up on laws and regulations of parts installation
• Lead Parts Team (if applicable): serve as a mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's License

Work authorization in the UnitedStates

Automotive parts experience

Read and understand work orders

Estimating software proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking a Parts Lead to manage parts ordering, track deliveries, and ensure accuracy across repair orders at multiple U.S. locations. You will inspect incoming parts, handle returns, and monitor KPIs with guidance from the General Manager.

A strong background in automotive parts and estimating software is required. The role supports body technicians, mentors junior staff, and may lead the Parts Team.