Parts Clerk

Riverside Transport Inc•Kansas City, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains inventory control and organization over the part room by performing the following duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be asssigned. Inventory control Balancing stock inventory for current/relevant parts commonly needed. Identifying new stock and levels for ever-changing repair landscape and campaigns; removal of obsolete and obscure parts from inventory circulation. Identifying & looking up special order parts in online catalogs and ordering systems, ordering from appropriate vendor, arranging timely transportation to receive parts. Communicating ETAs and parts availability to service writers, technicians, shift leads, and operations. Performing cycle counts and inventories as assigned to ensure part inventory and charge-out accuracy; reporting results & finding solutions to errors. Assigning purchase orders, receiving vendor invoices for all parts, supplies, and services. Identifying and implementing new processes (such as tire tagging) to aid in parts & charge-out accuracy. Parts room/online catalog (TMT) inventory organization Ensuring all parts have a bin location and are located in their correct bin, grouping together of similar parts. Maintaining cleanliness and organization in physical parts room and warehouse; all parts and bins clearly marked/identified and barcoded, in proper location. Maintaining uniformity and inventory level correctness in digital parts catalogs (TMT); assigning preferred vendors, correct pricing, appropriate & clear parts descriptions. Warranty parts claims Making sure all warranty parts are identified, tagged, and held for claims; shipping “called back” parts back to manufacturers. Holding warranty parts in appropriate monthly bins in warehouse and cycling through at 3-month intervals. Shop supplies, tools, fluids, & materials acquisitions Identifying all supplies needed for routine maintenance, truck detail, and shop operations on a day-to-day basis. Keeping appropriate levels of any and all items needed to perform day-to-day tasks throughout shop (cleaning supplies, chemicals, safety items, accessories, etc.). Coordinating quotes on various items with guidance from shop management. Miscellaneous clean-up, shop area/building maintenance projects

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Responsibilities

Maintains inventory control and organization over the part room.
Balances stock inventory for current/relevant parts commonly needed.
Identifies new stock and levels for ever-changing repair landscape and campaigns; removal of obsolete and obscure parts from inventory circulation.
Identifies & looks up special order parts in online catalogs and ordering systems, orders from appropriate vendor, and arranges timely transportation to receive parts.
Communicates ETAs and parts availability to service writers, technicians, shift leads, and operations.
Performs cycle counts and inventories as assigned to ensure part inventory and charge-out accuracy; reporting results & finding solutions to errors.
Assigns purchase orders and receives vendor invoices for all parts, supplies, and services.
Identifies and implements new processes (such as tire tagging) to aid in parts & charge-out accuracy.
Ensures all parts have a bin location and are located in their correct bin, grouping together of similar parts.
Maintains cleanliness and organization in physical parts room and warehouse; all parts and bins clearly marked/identified and barcoded, in proper location.
Maintains uniformity and inventory level correctness in digital parts catalogs (TMT); assigning preferred vendors, correct pricing, appropriate & clear parts descriptions.
Ensures all warranty parts are identified, tagged, and held for claims; shipping “called back” parts back to manufacturers.
Holds warranty parts in appropriate monthly bins in warehouse and cycles through at 3-month intervals.
Identifies all supplies needed for routine maintenance, truck detail, and shop operations on a day-to-day basis.
Keeps appropriate levels of any and all items needed to perform day-to-day tasks throughout shop (cleaning supplies, chemicals, safety items, accessories, etc.).
Coordinates quotes on various items with guidance from shop management.
Performs miscellaneous clean-up, shop area/building maintenance projects.