Supply Chain Logistics Specialist II (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises•Flat Rock, MI

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for managing parts ordering and inventory within the automotive repair process. The specialist will define parts needed for vehicle repairs based on customer orders and collaborate with technicians and procurement staff to ensure timely acquisition and distribution of these parts. Key duties include tracking, receiving, inventorying, and distributing parts, managing returns, maintaining shop supply levels, and controlling inventory to minimize loss. The position also involves administrative tasks such as processing invoices and credits, and ordering specific parts via P-card. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and effective communication within the team and with customers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
1-3 years of experience in parts ordering in the automotive field is strongly preferred.
Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of automotive parts/accessories.
Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Client-driven with strong attention to detail.
Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
Ability to constantly enter and exit vehicles.
Ability to lift 1 - 15 pounds (i.e., starters, alternators, A/C units, etc).
Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Exposure to noise, dust, fluids, vehicle fumes, odors, mechanical and electrical shock hazards.
Moderate noise level.
Clear a pre-employment drug test.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Responsibilities

Define specific parts identified by customers (Repair Order) to be ordered and replaced on their vehicles during the recon processes and communicate information to Procurement staff for order placement.
Collaborate with recon technicians to Identify specific parts required during the recon/repair process and communicate information to Procurement staff for order placement.
Track, receive, inventory, and distribute all parts in a timely manner to meet all customer vehicle delivery expectations.
Communicate any incorrect parts or supplies to Procurement in a timely manner and manage return timing.
Maintain all shop supply inventory levels at acceptable levels (ordered Through Procurement) as directed by management.
Secure and control all parts and supply inventory to minimize loss or shrinkage.
Maintain neat and orderly workspace.
Wear and use appropriate safety equipment at all times while working in specific areas.
Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
Maintain, process and store invoices and credits.
Create snow ticket for Approved wholesale parts-update tracker/ VCF.
Order and track P card parts.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)