Service Parts Associate

Cummins; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Houston is seeking a parts counter professional to assist Distribution Business customers, technicians, and parts personnel by securing needed parts and supplies under supervision.

You will greet walk-in customers, handle paperwork and payments, and maintain accurate inventory while supporting sourcing of complex parts. The role emphasizes customer service, accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Export controls or sanctions compliance licensing may be required.
• Experience in parts or customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Distribution Business customers, technicians, and parts personnel in obtaining needed parts.
• Greet walk-in customers and process cash, checks, and card payments.
• Maintain a clean and organized customer parts area and warehouse.
• Sourcing complex parts and finding cost-effective alternatives with guidance.
• Upsell supporting products and services as appropriate.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Inventory control

Order processing

Upsell

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting all Distribution Business customers, technicians, and other parts personnel in securing needed parts and supplies under moderate or direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Complies with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, policies, procedures, and regulations. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment. Carries out customer parts counter duties under moderate supervision including receiving parts calls, greeting and assisting walk-in customers, completing all paperwork and processing it accordingly, handling cash, check, and credit card transactions. Maintains a favorable relationship with internal and external customers by addressing their needs and issues in a timely manner. Escalates customer issues to more senior parts personnel or supervisor when needed. Maintains a neat and clean appearance in the customer parts area and parts warehouse. Supports other parts personnel in sourcing and locating complex parts requests or finding alternatives under moderate or direct supervision. Utilizes various systems, catalogs, other resources, and collaborate with technicians to identify and procure the parts in the most cost and time efficient manner. Ability to identify and act on opportunities with customers to upsell supporting products and services, as appropriate. Perform other duties under moderate supervision that may include managing stock levels, shipping and receiving parts, warehouse activities, inventory management related tasks, core processing, or other parts-related duties as assigned by management.

Competencies:

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Warehouse Inventory Control - Manages physical inventory utilizing inventory control methodologies to maintain inventory and meet customer expectations.

Customer Support - Demonstrates how proactive customer support interactions are required at each phase of the order life cycle to ensure customer satisfaction; describes how customer support and the order life cycle are interconnected to ensure an overall positive customer experience.

Order Life Cycle Systems Knowledge - Demonstrates the steps within each system screen to process customer orders, order modifications and respond to customer queries to ensure accurate and timely order processing and query resolution.

Order Processing - Demonstrates the steps necessary to manage the processing of customer orders through order receipt, exception identification and resolution to ensure orders are fulfilled to customer requirements

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Punctual, Time and Attendance

Strong Work Ethic

Team Oriented

Customer Driven

Safety Minded

Reliable Transportation

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications, generating reports, and advanced level computer skills.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires some work experience or intermediate level of knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2440200

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.