Parts Specialist

Job

The Parts Specialist will be responsible for ordering and purchasing Ready Mix, HMA, Crusher and Wash Plant parts and maintaining parts inventory and records. Duties involve working with a number of mechanics and shop foremen.

• Manage and complete all parts ordering:
  Order parts based on initial estimates and supplements utilizing the company prescribed ordering platform. Communicate with parts vendors to order parts needed. Partner with Equipment Manager and Foreperson’s to ensure parts accuracy.
• Monitor deliveries:
  Track parts status. Update Equipment Manager and Foreperson’s.
• Receive and check in all delivered parts daily to ensure all parts are accounted for. Check quality and mirror match parts to damaged parts. Ensure all parts received are tagged with the appropriate work order number.
• Monitor all parts of stockroom and perform regular cycle count and ensure compliance to all safety regulations.
• Maintain and update knowledge on all parts and products and design all purchase orders to obtain required parts from vendors.
• Initiate parts return to vendor immediately if the part is incorrect. Complete all daily returns.
• Ensure all parts, invoices and credits are posted as they are received, and all are posted daily.
• Maintain neat and orderly work area to promote an efficient and quality driven process.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 2 years of related experience in ordering automotive parts; or any equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.
• DOT Medical card, or ability to obtain preferred.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be 21 years in age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to acquire a medical card

• Knowledge of grey iron parts and automotive industry.
• Strong skill in maintaining inventory of parts.
• A working understanding of order fulfillment.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal, excellent interpersonal skills to foster interaction within all levels of the organization, clients and subcontractors.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and ability to prioritize these projects.

• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork
  - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment
  - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative
  - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Innovation
  - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this…