Mechanical Parts Advisor
Swift Recon
- Broken Arrow, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Performs regular assessments to identify concerns and increase departmental productivity.
- Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness.
- Works closely with Mechanical Service Manager to develop best practice procedures.
- Assists in implementing standard operating procedures to meet both the short-term and long-term needs of the Mechanical shop and Mechanical part's department.
- Assists the Swift CI team to implement mechanical efficiency strategies for departmental success.
- Oversees that all part's department procedures are applied to drive results.
- Responsible for ordering parts from designated service rep with a constant sense of urgency, confirming orders with vendors beginning, mid, and end of each day.
- Verifies ETAs on parts and coordinates with the production team.
- Works with the mechanics and mechanical production manager for a timely turnaround of parts needed.
- Notifies mechanical team of out-of-stock parts and strategizes possible solutions.
- Assist in inspecting all parts for damage, quality, and accuracy.
- Matches new parts with the defective parts for use approval ensuring they match.
- Document's part arrival into mechanical software and uploads matching invoice to vehicle file.
- Notifies technician of part arrival in a timely manner.
- Prints and attaches part label stickers to assigned parts in designated cart/shelf locations.
- Initiates returns for damaged parts and communicates reorder requests with corresponding vendors and notify departments.
- Tracks incomplete order status (outstanding orders, backorders, and credits) and follow up as necessary.
- Provides necessary information to the various warranty departments to allow prompt filing of parts warranties and credits.
- Maintains accurate accounting records for purchases, credits, and/or returned parts.
- Responsible for accurate daily inventory of the parts/tools department and documents any inventory discrepancies.
- Ensures that a balanced inventory is consistent with the requirements of the production needs.
- Maintains an open line of communication with corresponding departments.
- Comply with company safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
- Performs other duties as required to successfully meet the needs and goals of the Part's department and Swift Recon.
- High school diploma or 6 months to 1-year related experience and/or training.
- Under the state of Oklahoma's Unity Bill, this position is classified as a "Safety Sensitive Position" due to the job requirement of driving a vehicle.
- Must maintain an open line of communication with all departments.
- Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate effectively with your team.
- Read and understand instructions, written estimates and work orders.
- Multitasking and adapts easily to fast-paced environment.
- Maintain professional appearance.