Parts Manager

Crash Champions•Shorewood, IL

11d•$15 - $30

About The Position

The Parts Manager at Crash Champions manages parts ordering, vendor communications, delivery tracking, receiving, inspection, returns, and invoicing to support collision repair operations. The role partners with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy, monitors parts-related performance measures and spending, and provides parts knowledge and reference materials to Body Technicians. When applicable, the Parts Manager mentors and directs the Parts Assistant. The position requires automotive parts experience, the ability to understand work orders and instructions, and proficiency with estimating software.

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 and communicate with vendors about delivery status as needed.
Update the Repair Planner about parts status.
Receive and mirror-match delivered parts to repair orders, ensuring all parts are placed on 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; 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.
Keep current on laws and regulations related to parts installation.
When applicable, mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant.