PARTS ASSOCIATE - Syracuse, NY

VetJobs•Syracuse, NY

3d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Associate is responsible for quoting, ordering, and stocking parts for the service department to help meet deadlines and cost-effectiveness goals. The role researches parts and accessories for trucks, truck bodies, and aerial equipment; maintains parts knowledge and inventory; coordinates supplier relationships and purchase orders; provides parts quotes and repair-order support; and assists with warehouse receiving, stocking, deliveries, and inventory activities. The position is based at Custom Truck One Source in Cicero, New York. It is an on-site, Monday-to-Friday day-shift role, with overtime or additional hours and days as needed to meet business demands. Most work is performed in a shop or parts-office setting, with potential exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas, or fumes.

Requirements

Previous parts purchasing and parts warehousing experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new software and ERP systems quickly.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work scheduled hours with punctual attendance, Monday through Friday on day shift, and additional hours or days as needed to meet business demands.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; some climbing and balancing; and significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy- and light-duty trucks and equipment.

Responsibilities

Help managers and technicians identify parts and accessories for trucks, truck bodies, and aerial equipment by researching as needed.
Maintain detailed knowledge of parts associated with the ordering department and stay current on new products and product updates.
Maintain appropriate parts inventory and order stock items.
Create and maintain part numbers, supplier information, and the parts master file.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, reputation, and history.
Locate aftermarket vendors and build relationships with them.
Find parts availability when items are not in stock and place purchase orders.
Provide parts quotes and costs for repair orders.
Verify that parts are correctly applied to each repair order.
Follow up proactively on back-ordered parts and communicate expected delivery dates.
Assist other branches with interbranch requests and other parts questions.
Assist with the year-end physical inventory.
Pick up and deliver parts and equipment from customers and vendors.
Receive parts into the warehouse, check accuracy, label as needed, and stock them.