Parts Specialist

Autobody USA; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Autobody USA is seeking a Parts Specialist responsible for inventory, verification and distribution of automotive parts to support efficient collision repair operations.

You will order and receive parts in a timely manner, inspect deliveries for damage, return incorrect parts to vendors, and maintain cost projections while collaborating with teammates and vendors to ensure smooth parts flow.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential, with Excel proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• 1+ year of experience in Part Operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excel preferred but not required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal cost reports.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand written instructions, work orders, and estimates.
• Work effectively as a member and leader of a team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately maintains inventory control of all parts in the system.
• Orders parts as needed to ensure timely arrival.
• Inspect all parts for damage upon delivery to the shop.
• Return incorrect parts to vendor and secure correct replacements.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are operating correctly.
• Answer customer questions regarding their vehicle.
• Maintain a cost projection spreadsheet and coordinate with departments on part needs.
• Establish relationships with vendors and communicate on status and delivery.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Experience in Part Operations

Excellent written and verbal comms

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory Management Software

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The primary responsibility of a Parts Specialist is to inventory, monitor, verify and distribute parts accurately. This position also helps to ensure the efficiency and productivity of CollisionRight’s services by ordering and receiving parts as needed in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately maintains inventory control of all parts in the system
• Orders parts as needed to make sure arrives in timely manner
• Inspect all parts for any damage when delivered to the shop
• Immediately return incorrect parts to vendor and acquire the correct parts as soon as possible
• Ensures all tools and equipment are operating correctly
• Answer any questions for customers regarding their vehicle
• Maintain a cost projection spreadsheet and continuously follow-up with other departments on what products are needed
• Establish relationships with CollisionRight’s vendors and regularly communicate on status and delivery of parts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License
• 1+ of experience in Part Operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Efficient in Microsoft and Excel is preferred but not required
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal cost reports
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand written instructions, work orders, and estimates
• Work effectively as a member and leader of a team

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.