Abra Auto Body - Shipping & Receiving Manager

Harry Brown's•Faribault, MN

About The Position

ABRA Auto Body, part of Harry Brown’s, is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Shipping & Receiving Manager to oversee parts operations at its Faribault, Minnesota collision repair center. The role helps keep technicians productive, repairs on schedule, and customers satisfied by ensuring the right parts are available at the right time and place. The manager oversees receiving, inspecting, organizing, tracking, and documenting collision repair parts and shop supplies. Working closely with estimators, technicians, vendors, and leadership, this person identifies parts issues early, coordinates solutions, supports accurate repair-order billing and inventory records, and looks for improvements to sourcing and parts processes. The position is full-time.

Requirements

Experience in automotive parts, shipping and receiving, inventory management, or collision repair operations is preferred.
Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Proactive problem-solving ability, including researching options and finding solutions.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with invoices, inventory systems, and computer-based tracking.
Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
Takes ownership and follows through.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive parts, shipping and receiving, inventory management, or collision repair operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily receiving, inspection, and organization of incoming collision repair parts.
Verify parts against invoices and repair orders for accuracy, quality, and completeness.
Work with technicians to mirror parts and confirm fitment, condition, and specifications before repairs begin.
Identify incorrect, damaged, or missing parts and coordinate resolutions.
Organize and prepare parts carts with the parts and documentation needed for each repair.
Review open repair orders daily for missing parts, backorders, and potential delays.
Provide accurate parts ETAs and updates for daily production meetings.
Coordinate with estimators and technicians to ensure parts are ordered, received, and available when needed.
Research alternative sourcing options for delayed or backordered parts, including dealerships, aftermarket suppliers, recycled parts vendors, and parts locators.
Anticipate parts issues and help minimize repair delays.
Manage parts invoices and receiving records, and post parts accurately to repair orders.
Track parts returns, core charges, and vendor credits, ensuring timely collection and reconciliation.
Maintain accurate inventory of shop supplies, including 3M products and repair materials.
Ensure clips, adhesives, and other repair materials are documented and billed to repair orders.
Develop an understanding of parts margins, pricing, and profitability to support department performance.
Build working relationships with parts vendors and suppliers.
Develop and maintain a preferred vendor resource list.
Identify opportunities to improve parts availability, purchasing practices, and inventory organization.
Collaborate with estimators, technicians, and leadership to support an efficient repair process.