Automotive Warranty Claims Administrator

LKQ•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Investigates customer inquiries about merchandise or warranties by performing the following duties Essential Duties Assisting customers on the telephone with any inquiry they may have regarding technical or warranty concerns they may have Provide technical service to customers, dealers, and field technicians for the products and services sold by ATK North America Primarily diagnose, troubleshoot, and recommend field repairs regarding “internal engine” failures Under minimal supervision, provide technical support to the ATK customer base on a variety of automotive-related repairs, by use of telephone, internet, email, and written communication consistent with the objectives and policies set forth by the department. Notifies customer and designated personnel of findings, adjustments, and recommendations such as denied or approved warranty, payment of a claim, credit of customer’s account, or adjustment of customer’s bills Recommends to management improvements in product, packaging, shipment methods, service, or billing methods and procedures to prevent future complaints of similar nature Contact customers as a follow up to ensure customer satisfaction, as required Keys information into computer to obtain computerized records Maintain a safe and clean work environment (5S Program) Be familiar with ATK’s Code of Safe Work Practices. Be familiar with ATK internal Policies, values, and ATK Quality Policy Be aware of his/her process/sub process and know related procedures Provide quality customer service according to product support procedure (P0583001) Maintain performance indicators in acceptable levels Answer all calls promptly and courteously

Requirements

1+ years of experience.
Prior automotive industry experience (Could be in a parts store, salvage yard, repair shop, body shop or even as a car buff) and knowledge of QA/QC, ISO/QS/TS systems.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.
Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills.
May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.
Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED.
Prior experience cataloging products in the ACA ACES and PIES environment.

Responsibilities

Assisting customers on the telephone with any inquiry they may have regarding technical or warranty concerns they may have
Provide technical service to customers, dealers, and field technicians for the products and services sold by ATK North America
Primarily diagnose, troubleshoot, and recommend field repairs regarding “internal engine” failures
Under minimal supervision, provide technical support to the ATK customer base on a variety of automotive-related repairs, by use of telephone, internet, email, and written communication consistent with the objectives and policies set forth by the department.
Notifies customer and designated personnel of findings, adjustments, and recommendations such as denied or approved warranty, payment of a claim, credit of customer’s account, or adjustment of customer’s bills
Recommends to management improvements in product, packaging, shipment methods, service, or billing methods and procedures to prevent future complaints of similar nature
Contact customers as a follow up to ensure customer satisfaction, as required
Keys information into computer to obtain computerized records
Maintain a safe and clean work environment (5S Program)
Be familiar with ATK’s Code of Safe Work Practices.
Be familiar with ATK internal Policies, values, and ATK Quality Policy
Be aware of his/her process/sub process and know related procedures
Provide quality customer service according to product support procedure (P0583001)
Maintain performance indicators in acceptable levels
Answer all calls promptly and courteously