PARTS ASSOCIATE
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Parts SalespersonsShipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksCounter and Rental ClerksProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksBus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsIndustries:
Support Activities for Road TransportationMotor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant WholesalersJunior CollegesPersonal and Household Goods Repair and MaintenanceMotor Vehicle Parts ManufacturingEXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE. EXCITING POSSIBILITIES. GREAT OPPORTUNITY.Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions. With sales, rentals, aftermarket parts and service, equipment customization, re-manufacturing, financing solutions, and asset disposal, our team of experts, vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is what's next with Custom Truck One Source.We have a great opportunity for a Parts Associate in our Cabot, AR location!SummaryThe Parts Associate will be responsible for quoting, ordering, and stocking parts for the service department, to assure deadlines and cost-effective goals are met.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAssist managers and technicians in determining parts and accessories needed for tasks by researching trucks, truck bodies, and aerial equipment parts as needed.Possess a detailed knowledge of parts associated with your ordering department.Keeps current on new products and product updates.Maintain a proper parts inventory and ordering of stock items.Create and maintain parts numbers, suppliers and the parts master fileResearch and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.Locate and build relationships with aftermarket vendors for parts.Locate availability of parts if they are not in stock and place parts purchase orders. Provide quotes/costs of parts for repair orders.Verify all parts are correctly applied to each repair order. Proactively follow up on back ordered parts and communicate delivery dates of incoming parts.Provide assistance to other branches during interbranch requests and other various parts questions.Assist with the year-end physical inventory.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills And QualificationsPrevious parts purchasing and parts warehousing experienceKnowledge of heavy and light duty trucks and equipment preferredProficient on a computer and have the ability to learn new software and ERP systems quickly. Must be able to use Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must be able to work independently and create innovative solutions to problems with minimal direction from supervisors.High school diploma or the equivalentValid driver's license required Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug testExtremely detail oriented and accurateMust be able to work in a fast-paced environmentSet priorities and adapt to changing work prioritiesMust be self-sufficient and drivenMeet deadlines and schedulesMust have a strong attendance recordKnowledge of principles and processes for providing a positive service experience. This includes internal client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate effectively before individual customers or groups of customers or employees of organization or parent organization.A positive attitude and willingness to maintain a professional demeanor with clients and team members is essentialWorking ConditionsThe ability to work as scheduled with punctual attendance 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday plus any additional hours/days necessary in order to meet business demands.Majority of work performed in shop or parts office settingMay be exposed to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas and/or fumes. Physical RequirementsLifting – The ability to bend, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs.Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Benefits401(k) with Employer Match Competitive Health Care Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays STD/ LTD Partner Discounts Investment in Employee DevelopmentTuition Reimbursement Custom Truck One Source provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.