Parts Manager

Crash Champions•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Parts Manager manages parts ordering, delivery tracking, receiving, inspection, returns, invoicing, and parts-related performance measures for a collision repair operation. The role works with parts vendors and Repair Planners to ensure orders are accurate and parts are available and accounted for. It also supports Body Technicians with parts information and, where applicable, mentors and directs the Parts Assistant.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Experience in a parts capacity in the automotive industry.
Ability to read and understand instructions and work orders.
Proficient knowledge and use of estimating software.

Responsibilities

Order parts quickly and accurately based on initial estimates and supplements.
Communicate with parts vendors to order parts as needed and partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy.
Track parts status, follow up with vendors as needed, and update the Repair Planner.
Receive and mirror-match delivered parts to repair orders and ensure all parts are placed and accounted for on the parts cart.
Inspect delivered parts for damage within two hours of expected delivery.
Return incorrect parts to the vendor immediately.
Monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory, and material spend; communicate with the General Manager as needed to discuss optimization.
Ensure parts invoices are posted daily in CCC One and make corrections as necessary.
Provide Body Technicians with reference materials to support proper parts usage as needed.
Keep up to date on laws and regulations related to parts installation.
When applicable, mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant.