Parts Specialist

Job Description

Power Distributors LLC is the Sales and Distribution arm for Briggs and Stratton, the leading manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline engines and parts for outdoor power equipment. Briggs and Stratton engines are incorporated into products for both the consumer market and industrial/commercial applications. Power Distributors also represents many other brands including Pioneer Power Equipment, Oregon Equipment Parts, Oregon Forestry products and several other allied parts lines.

These products are distributed to a nationwide Dealer network comprised of over 10,000 independent Outdoor Equipment Dealers

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Sales. This position is located in our Columbus, OH Corporate office.

Summary of Duties

The Parts Specialist will focus on all brands of replacement parts for engines and Outdoor Power Equipment by helping to optimize inventory and in development of competitive parts programs for our customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Monitoring our entire parts inventory across all brands for inventory turns by identifying overstock issues.
• Competitive program analysis and tracking
• Identifying and development of cross reference material
• Developing, in conjunction with our in-house Education team, specific product training material for internal and external users
• Parts program development working with Marketing department for implementation.
• Close collaboration with Sales Group including regional travel to visit customers.
• Manage and Develop vendor relationships.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• OPE industry experience is required. Applicants without direct OPE experience will not be considered.
• Knowledge and experience with OEM and Aftermarket parts reference systems
• Experience with industry specific software like Part Smart, JD Point, C Systems and others
• Effective communication and analysis skills
• Proven analytical skills; ability to gather, manipulate and analyze data; report on findings and make recommendations.
• Possess excellent organization and multitasking skills, as well as being very detail oriented.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Capable of making presentations in a group setting

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with a willingness to go beyond the normal scope of the job.
• Must be self-motivated, show initiative and a sense of urgency.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as dictated by business needs.
• Must have excellent verbal communication skills.
• High tolerance for a fast-paced demanding environment
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunities
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Trade Show coordination and attendance