Parts Assistant

Assistant Parts - Automotive

Job Description:

S G Wells Ford since 1937 is a highly rated, fully, EV certified, expanding Ford dealership in Eastern Ontario. We are currently seeking a part-time, EXPERIENCED PARTS assistant to aid our very busy Parts Manager and be available for vacation fill in. A qualified individual is responsible for assisting the Parts Manager in operating the Parts Department, reaching goals set by the business, handling customer concerns, and shop workflow. S.G. Wells Ford is a family operated business and proudly offers an exceptionally strong, supportive, and professional working environment. It's a wonderful place to advance your career with a strong focus on personal growth and quality of life balance. Come join us...you'll be glad you did!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage inventory and order parts and works to meet customers' needs.
• Responsible for forecasting, inventory control, purchasing, pricing, merchandising, displaying, and security.
• Provide information regarding parts, including their function, prices, applications and warranties.
• Ensure accurate costing and crediting for all received and returned parts.
• Maintain parts inventory by coordinating with the manufacturer on required parts, creating effective procedures to monitor both parts inventory and data input into the computer system.
• Maximize the use of factory stock orders and factory return privileges to reduce parts inventory over specified number of months.
• Maintain inventory of failed parts for warranty claims audit purposes.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to obtain parts.
• Oversee and/or perform parts inventory counts.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation.
• Follow all company and manufacturer policies, directives, and procedures.
• Other duties as required.

An Ideal Candidate will have the following:

• FORD dealership experience would be considered an asset.
• Experience as an Automotive Parts Advisor is required.
• Previous Assistant Parts Manager experience is an asset.
• A valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to learn and utilize electronic parts catalogs.
• DMS Keyloop(SERTI) or similar DMS software and inventory systems is an asset.
• Strong time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and great organizational abilities.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive wages - Salary negotiable with experience
• Career education training
• Excellent growth potential
• Bonus work program and training incentives
• Professionally oriented team environment

Consistent communication skills is of the utmost importance! If you are an experienced Parts Assistant, genuinely able to deliver strong customer satisfaction, and a great teammate, we are extremely interested in speaking with you!

We sincerely appreciate the interest shown by all applicants. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. Thank you very much.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Expected hours: No more than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brockville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Automotive parts management: 5 years (required)
• Automotive Parts & Service: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person