Parts Analyst

Aston Carter•Dearborn, MI

6d•$33 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

The Parts Analyst provides program management and parts analysis support to ensure best-in-class service parts availability for new, current, and past model vehicles. The role focuses on releasing and cataloging service parts for global new model program launches, analyzing technical and engineering data to determine appropriate service part levels, and supporting supply chain and dealer-facing activities to achieve high parts availability at launch and throughout the product lifecycle. The position is a contract role based in Dearborn, Michigan, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The pay rate is $33.08 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in PS&L parts analysis and supply chain, or in dealership or aftermarket parts environments.
Ability to work with bills of material and understand their application in parts analysis and cataloging.
Experience supporting dealerships, supply chain, logistics, and project management activities related to service parts.
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as WERS, CMMS, TeamCenter, and Part Control/PCII.
Ability to read and interpret 2D technical drawings and CAD data to determine service part requirements.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Access for data analysis and reporting.
Strong attention to detail and ability to self-start, manage multiple tasks, and meet established deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and dealers.
Goal-oriented approach and ability to interpret data, evaluate actions, and reach logical, data-driven conclusions.
Associate degree in a relevant field required.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on improving parts availability and catalog quality.
Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, including product development, supply chain, purchasing, and quality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with Alteryx or QlikView.
Experience in PS&L parts analysis, supply chain operations, dealership parts, or aftermarket parts.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Experience using analytics tools such as Alteryx or QlikView.

Responsibilities

Provide program management and parts analysis support for new, current, and past model service parts availability, with the objective of achieving 98% parts availability at new model launch.
Release and catalog service parts for global new model program launches across North American lead-engineered vehicle lines.
Analyze WERS, PCII, 2D technical drawings, CAD data, bills of material, product letters, marketing information, and other reference materials to determine service part levels required for vehicle repair.
Identify and support new model service part needs through collaboration with Product Development, Special Equipment Options, and After Sales/Service activities.
Analyze current and past model engineering changes to determine service interchangeability between previous and newly engineered parts.
Support downstream PS&L activities, including purchasing, supply chain, packaging, quality, and distribution, to ensure parts availability for customers.
Provide timely feedback to dealers and global affiliates regarding issues related to commodities in assigned parts catalog sections.
Support suppliers in ensuring part shipments are on time and aligned with new model launch timing.
Deliver departmental objectives for parts releasing, cataloging, customer inquiries, and catalog quality while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.