Service Parts Advisor, Costa Mesa

Lucid Motors•Costa Mesa, CA

21h•$28 - $38

About The Position

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. The Service Parts Advisor (back counter) position will oversee parts operations within the service center to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction while maximizing return on investment through parts inventory management. The Parts Advisor is an integral part of service center operations focused on parts efficiency to support seamless operations. The Role Effectively manage parts inventory by anticipating and addressing business needs to optimize operations Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes perpetual and annual inventories Order inventory and special-order parts for repairs Receive parts orders and stock them efficiently in designated storage area or assigned bins Effectively manages parts transfers from one Lucid Service location to another if applicable Generates parts estimates for customers, insurance companies or internal fleet vehicles to be sold by service advisor Stay up to date on latest part revision changes and refresh local inventory accordingly Achieve and maintain a high First Time Fill Rate (FTFR) for the Service Center’s Parts Department, ensuring timely and accurate service Organize and oversee parts warranty returns, both in the system and physically Interpret and understand automotive terminology, enabling accurate and efficient part searches within the catalog allowing for precise parts ordering Promote sales of accessories according to Lucid guidelines Other duties as assigned

Requirements

2 – 5 years of experience as a Service Parts Advisor (back counter), with a strong track record of efficiently dispatching parts to technicians in the shop to support seamless operations
Proficiency in parts catalog search for specific repair needs
Willingness to obtain forklift certification, demonstrating a commitment to safety and operational efficiency in the workplace
Ability to work independently and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment, effectively minimizing downtime on repairs
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to use basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office as well as learn proprietary DMS software
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Standing, walking, and bending for extended periods of time
Full-time, including weekends or extended hours during busy periods
Willingness to complete Lucid provided CPR training post hire
Valid driver’s license with no suspensions within the past year.
Drivers under 21 must have maintained a Driver’s License for a minimum of 3 years and successfully complete Lucid Training upon hire

Nice To Haves

AA/BS in either Automotive Technology or Business Management, or equivalent work experience
Knowledge of HV systems, LV systems, and EV powertrains
Start-up experience and related fast-paced environments
Previous OEM Parts training

Responsibilities

Effectively manage parts inventory by anticipating and addressing business needs to optimize operations
Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes perpetual and annual inventories
Order inventory and special-order parts for repairs
Receive parts orders and stock them efficiently in designated storage area or assigned bins
Effectively manages parts transfers from one Lucid Service location to another if applicable
Generates parts estimates for customers, insurance companies or internal fleet vehicles to be sold by service advisor
Stay up to date on latest part revision changes and refresh local inventory accordingly
Achieve and maintain a high First Time Fill Rate (FTFR) for the Service Center’s Parts Department, ensuring timely and accurate service
Organize and oversee parts warranty returns, both in the system and physically
Interpret and understand automotive terminology, enabling accurate and efficient part searches within the catalog allowing for precise parts ordering
Promote sales of accessories according to Lucid guidelines
Other duties as assigned