Parts & Accessories Specialist II

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA•Kennesaw, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Yamaha is seeking a Parts & Accessories Specialist II for our facility in Kennesaw, GA. The Parts & Accessories Specialist II supports parts operations, dealer engagement, and product support initiatives with a strong emphasis on education, inventory optimization, and catalog accuracy. This role plays a key part in promoting the value and proper use of Genuine Yamaha Parts through dealer training and communication while supporting inventory strategy, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional coordination. This position partners closely with Sales, Service, Product, and Supply Chain teams to improve dealer success through operational excellence, training, and process improvements—while maintaining minimal to no direct sales responsibility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s preferred)
2-5 years of experience in parts operations, inventory management, or supply chain
Strong Communication skills, particularly in training or dealer support environments
Experience working cross-functionally across multiple teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in power sports, marine, automotive, or OEM Environments
Familiarity with Yamaha products or Genuine Yamaha Parts
Experience with Parts Catalog systems or product data management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of Key Metrics such as fill rate, Inventory Turns, and parts attachment (fit-up)
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10–20%

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory performance and recommend adjustments to optimize availability and reduce obsolescence.
Identify gaps in inventory assortment and recommend improvements based on dealer demand and usage trends, and support development of parts kits to improve service efficiency and parts fit-up rates.
Work with internal teams to develop dealer communications and materials, pushing dealer education initiatives and promoting the benefits of Genuine Yamaha Parts.
Collaborate with internal teams (Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics) to improve and maintain order fill rates.
Troubleshoot and resolve back-orders, parts shortages, order discrepancies, and supplier-related issues to minimize service disruptions.
Monitor program performance, identifying variances, inconsistencies, and risks while highlighting opportunities for optimization.
Assist with parts lifecycle management, including new product introductions and end-of-life transitions.
Assist in coordination and maintenance of the MRP/Watercraft Parts Catalog.
Exercises independent judgment in conducting analyses, interpreting data, and identifying trends, with limited oversight on day-to-day responsibilities.
Recommends data-driven insights and solutions to support pricing, profitability, and program decisions, while final decision authority remains with leadership.
Prioritizes and manages assigned projects and analytical workstreams, escalating risks, inconsistencies, or complex issues as needed.