Parts Manager

Crash Champions•Santee, CA

About The Position

Crash Champions is hiring a Parts Manager to manage parts ordering, delivery tracking, receiving, inspection, returns, invoicing, and parts-related performance metrics at a collision repair center. The role works with vendors, Repair Planners, Body Technicians, and the General Manager to ensure parts are accurate, available, accounted for, and used properly. The Parts Manager may also mentor and direct a 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.
Partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy.
Track parts status regularly, follow up with vendors as needed, and update the Repair Planner.
Receive and mirror-match delivered parts to repair orders, ensuring all parts are placed and accounted for on the parts cart.
Inspect delivered parts for damage within two hours of the expected drop-off.
Return incorrect parts to the vendor immediately.
Monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory, and material spend; discuss optimization with the General Manager as needed.
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 and keep current on parts installation laws and regulations.
If applicable, mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant.