Automotive Parts Specialist-FT (East Elmhurst, NY)
Company: Genuine Parts Company
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Location: 1717 Hazen St, Flushing, NY*Proof of Covid-19
vaccination requiredShift: Full Time-must be available and flexible
for shifts Monday-Friday 9am-10pm*This location supports the
Department of Corrections on Rikers IslandPay range: $17.00
-$20.00/ hr.NAPA is a Parts Store and So much more! We are excited
to offer this unique NAPA opportunity in our Integrated Business
Solutions (IBS) Division -A NAPA Parts Store where you'd least
expect it! -Did you know that some of NAPA's biggest customers are
Airlines, City & Government facilities and public schools? NAPA
supplies many parts to these places that keep them moving and
because we have been so successful at it, we are looking to grow
this division even more! We already said that we are "so much more"
and to prove it, we are looking for a special Talent to join our
Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) Division as an Automotive
-Parts Specialist. -What is NAPA Integrated Business Solutions
(IBS): -We manage Parts so businesses don't have to! The NAPA
Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) program is a partnership with
any company that needs on-site assistance running a highly
efficient parts department within their business. In other words,
"a Store inside a Store/Company" We partner with some exciting
places: ground support maintenance stations for major airlines,
government vehicle maintenance stations, utility companies,
construction companies, car dealerships and more. NAPA provides
parts management, supply chain expertise, fantastic customer care,
that serve our customer's efficiencies and bottom line when we step
in to manage their parts departments. Check out this video to learn
more about the dynamic division of NAPA IBS The Role:The Parts
Inventory Specialist will play a critical role in our partnership
with one of four focus areas: Government, Transportation,
Commercial, Dealership. This person will provide vendor managed
inventory system expertise, procurement, and inventory, while
managing people and processes. We are looking for someone who knows
parts and is passionate about providing non-stop customer service
in this extremely important partnership. Keeping equipment running
is a major part of these companies bottom line, so we need a high
energy person who will be able to not only nurture this vendor
relationship, but also keep everything running smoothly and ensure
that they have the right parts to the right place at the right
time---on time! This is the perfect opportunity for you if:
- You have experience in automotive parts (we really need you to
have this), supply chain, parts procurement, and or logistics.
Demonstrated leadership in the automotive after-market industry,
preferably an automotive parts department, dealership, heavy duty
and/or fleet establishment.
- You are focused on Customer Satisfaction, Operational
Excellence, and being a part of a high energy and performing
team
- Are comfortable with working in a Fleet shop environment
- You have a background in automotive aftermarket, dealerships,
parts, light/heavy duty equipment, diesel trucks, buses, ground
support equipment
- You enjoy representing a dynamic and respected brand along with
going out of your way to provide tremendous customer service!
- You love building and sustaining relationships with your team
and outside vendors
- You enjoy coming up with better processes and being looked at
for the go to person for answers to customer's questions.What
you'll be doing:
- Managing parts and inventory for one of our NAPA
customers/partners in Aviation (ground support equipment),
transportation, dealerships & auto repair, commercial, city and
government vehicles and school districts (buses).
- Providing an outstanding and a very high level of customer
service with our partner and customer
- Works in unison with the IBS Site Manager and team ensuring all
daily/weekly/monthly reconciliation items are handled per policy
and procedure guide
- Addressing customer sales/service questions and problems
quickly
- Shifting into a high gear and bringing a high energy to our
NAPA parts counter at our IBS location
- Helping team members when working with customers or finding
auto parts
- Navigating computer and paper catalog systems
- Working towards continuous improvement with our on-site parts
store relationship - processes and procedures
- Lifting merchandise up to 60 lbs.
- Inspecting, protecting and maintaining company assets,
merchandise, vehicles, building and peopleWhat you'll need:
- Background in Automotive Parts/Repair
- Passion for customer care, relationship management, and going
out of your way to take care of customers
- Automotive Aftermarket/Parts/Light & Heavy
Duty/Diesel/Aftermarket
- Experience with inventory protection, asset management and
cataloging
- Demonstrated leadership in the automotive after-market service
industry, fleet services, government contracts, dealerships, or
retail establishments
- Possess personal drive, self-motivation and ability to not only
identify issues, but finding immediate solutions for customer
- Capable of operating point-of-sale system, cataloging and
customer fleet management software
- Possess analytical/problem solving skills and a non-stop drive
for solving customer issues and coming up with solutions
- Thrive in a super-fast paced environment
- Welcome "being the go-to person"!
- High School Diploma, GED
- Flexibility in schedule including evenings, weekends and
holidays
- Valid Driver's License And if you have this, even better (not a
deal breaker if you don't):
- Background in Aviation and/or Ground Support Equipment, Heavy
Duty/Diesel
- Technical school, and/or college degree a plus
- Parts procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
- ASE Certification(s)What's in it for you:
- Awesome people and brand
- Competitive Pay
- Outstanding health benefits and 401K
- Stable company. Fortune 200 with a "family" feel
- A Culture of promotion from within, using your creativity,
finding solutions/fixes, and where no 2 days or career paths are
the same!
- Great training, and ongoing development with support from
multiple leaders/your teamDay in the Life:If this job sounds like a
fit, please check out our NAPA IBS Career page to learn more from
our IBS employees. . We want you to have all the information that
you need to make sure that this is a fit for you! Our hopes are
that the videos and stories you read either excite you to apply or
maybe not so much - Either way we appreciate you stopping by today!
Next Steps:Please apply if you think this is a great fit for you!
We will reach out to you if we find that you are fit for us. If you
decide that this role is not for you, please check out some of our
other great careers by visiting . We would love for you to
follow/stay engaged with us to see all the great/fun things we are
doing around here! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex,
race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin,
citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military
status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer
and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement,
experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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