Parts Advisor

DeVivo Companies•East Hartford, CT

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Unique Opportunity! Join the founding team!?We're seeking a?Parts Advisor?who wants the rare opportunity to help build a brand-new operation from the ground up! As we are opening a new facility, we're looking for professionals who want a voice in how a parts department operates. Help establish inventory workflows, support a strong team culture, and be part of building something great from day one�all while working in a modern facility alongside a talented and growing team.? DeVivo Companies currently has a full-time?Parts Advisor?opening at our brand-new location in?East Hartford, CT.? Serving the Northeast for over a century, DeVivo Companies delivers comprehensive transportation, fleet, and equipment solutions. From fleet maintenance and specialty vehicle builds to school bus sales and?a full parts operation, we provide complete lifecycle support for the vehicles keeping our communities moving. Backed by factory-trained technicians?and top OEM partnerships, our long-term customer success drives everything we do. Learn more about us?at? www.devivocompanies.com .

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years� experience in parts/warehousing/inventory control within the automotive/truck parts industry.
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions to parts needs for company departments.
Ability to achieve and maintain proper parts certifications and training for any needed OEM
Valid driver�s license.

Nice To Haves

Service Department Experience (will train the right candidate)
Ability to lift heavy objects

Responsibilities

Partner with internal departments and personnel to meet parts needs
Order, procure, stock and bill parts efficiently
Create and receive parts requisitions and purchase orders
Assist Service Department as needed with light Service Advising duties such as greeting customers, receiving payments, and opening and closing repair orders.
Communicate daily with service manager, technicians, sales, and lease and rental department regarding parts needs
Communicate with the Warranty Department to provide all necessary information for claim filing.
Maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors
Coordinate warranty and dirty ore maintenance
Manage warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations
Maintain a clean and organized parts area and warehouse
Conduct physical inventory counts as needed
Use Dealership Software and Microsoft Office proficiently
Operate a forklift safely
Maintain strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members
Address and resolve parts related issues promptly
Assist Service Department Customers as necessary