Parts Manager

Crash Champions•Shorewood, IL

12d

About The Position

Crash Champions is hiring a Parts Manager to oversee parts ordering, tracking, receiving, inspection, returns, invoicing, and parts-related performance in an automotive collision repair setting. The role works closely with parts vendors, Repair Planners, Body Technicians, and the General Manager to ensure parts are accurate, available, properly accounted for, and used appropriately. The Parts Manager may also mentor and direct a Parts Assistant. The posted pay range is $15.47 to $30.00 per hour. The role may be eligible for performance-based bonuses.

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; coordinate orders with vendors and partner with Repair Planners to ensure accuracy.
Track parts deliveries, communicate with vendors about delivery status as needed, and update the Repair Planner.
Receive and mirror-match delivered parts to repair orders, ensuring all parts are accounted for and placed on the parts cart.
Inspect delivered parts for damage within two hours of the expected drop-off.
Return incorrect parts to vendors 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 parts reference materials and support proper parts usage; keep current on laws and regulations related to parts installation.
If applicable, mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant.