Parts Inventory Control Associate

Audi Plano - Plano, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Plano, TX

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Retail Parts Inventory Control Associate is responsible for managing the parts inventory and related administrative functions within the dealership. This role involves receiving and recording new parts, maintaining accurate inventory databases, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for parts storage. The associate plays a crucial role in supporting the Parts Manager and ensuring efficient operations in the parts department.

Responsibilities

• Maintains parts inventory by verifying supplies and placing orders when order-points are reached.
• Stocks items by unpacking, arranging, and placing items in bins and on shelves, adjusting the inventory system as necessary.
• Receives returned items by inspecting, re-packing, and re-shelving items, and returning damaged and unused parts to the supplier.
• Maintains a safe and secure environment by following safety and security standards and procedures, complying with codes.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, such as reading about new products.
• Assists Parts Manager in processing weekly stock orders and placing daily parts orders.
• Ensures that credits are received for returned parts and removes returned parts from inventory after credits are received.
• Provides necessary information to the Warranty Department to allow prompt filing of parts warranties.
• Matches purchase orders and invoices, approves, and forwards them to the accounting office.
• Files company copies of parts counter invoices.
• Assists in preparing for annual parts inventory.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• One year of experience in a dealership position (preferred).
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
• Ability to use parts department computer system and calculator.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Familiarity with automotive parts and services.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Pet rider program
• Vision insurance