Automotive Parts Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Parts Specialist I, under general supervision, assists in managing an automotive parts department. Receives, handles, records, stores, and issues a variety of automotive parts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in the automotive/heavy equipment parts industry, warehouse or retail stock management, or a combination of these experiences.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles and a good driving record, or ability to obtain State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles invoices with both system records and actual deliveries.
• Stocks delivered parts, labeling and placing in designated locations.
• Utilizes the fleet management software provided to manage, track, maintain and protect the inventory stored in all parts-rooms.
• Drives a university-owned vehicle to obtain parts that are not deliverable or need identification.
• Mount/dismount and clean bus/truck tires and rims.
• Bills parts to work orders from stock parts and parts that are received directly from vendors to fulfill parts requests.
• Enters work order status updates in fleet management software.
• Answers phone calls from customers and vendors.
• Assists walk-in customers and vehicle maintenance technicians to find needed parts.
• Provides advice to technicians on parts needed for repairs being performed.
• Visually inspects vehicles to determine parts need at technician request.
• Fulfills parts request forms received from technicians by ordering parts.
• Utilizes online portals or phone to order parts from vendors.
• Delivers parts to the mechanics, or places on the “parts ready for pick-up” shelf based on need.
• Monitors inventory by running reports on inventory turns.
• Sets up and adjusts minimum and maximum reorder points.
• Removes obsolete parts from inventory.
• Monitors fluid inventory, except for fuel.
• Tracks part warranties to recover money or replacement parts as applicable.
• Provides support for physical inventory by assisting with locating parts and answering basic inventory questions.
• Assists with monthly cycle counts.
• Assists with special projects related to parts inventory.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED