PARTS ASSOCIATE - Syracuse, NY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Syracuse, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Associate will be responsible for quoting, ordering, and stocking parts for the service department, to assure deadlines and cost-effective goals are met. This role involves assisting managers and technicians in determining parts and accessories needed for tasks by researching trucks, truck bodies, and aerial equipment parts. The associate will maintain a proper parts inventory, create and maintain parts numbers, suppliers, and the parts master file, and research and evaluate suppliers based on various criteria. They will also locate parts, place purchase orders, provide quotes, verify parts application to repair orders, and follow up on back-ordered parts. Additionally, the role includes assisting other branches with interbranch requests and participating in year-end physical inventory.

Requirements

Previous parts purchasing and parts warehousing experience
Proficient on a computer and have the ability to learn new software and ERP systems quickly.
Must be able to use Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook).
High school diploma or the equivalent
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heavy and light duty trucks and equipment preferred

Responsibilities

Assist managers and technicians in determining parts and accessories needed for tasks by researching trucks, truck bodies, and aerial equipment parts as needed.
Maintain a proper parts inventory and ordering of stock items.
Create and maintain parts numbers, suppliers and the parts master file.
Research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.
Locate availability of parts if they are not in stock and place parts purchase orders.
Provide quotes/costs of parts for repair orders.
Verify all parts are correctly applied to each repair order.
Proactively follow up on back ordered parts and communicate delivery dates of incoming parts.
Provide assistance to other branches during interbranch requests and other various parts questions.
Assist with the year-end physical inventory.