Parts Manager
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally The salary range for this position starts at $54,900 per year. · Internship
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- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally The salary range for this position starts at $54,900 per year.
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Original job description
Fix Network is a global leader in repair and restoration services for vehicles, homes, and businesses, supporting a growing family of locally owned and operated brands in collision repair, mechanical services, glass care, and property restoration.
The role as a Parts Manager is to manage all parts, materials, and other inventories operations, effectively and profitably. The Parts Manager is responsible for inventory control, maintaining an efficient level of service from suppliers, and staff utilization. The Parts Manager will ensure all orders are correct and processed on a timely basis. The Parts Manager will work with the Production department to achieve efficient vehicle flow.
Core Competencies
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The role as a Parts Manager is to manage all parts, materials, and other inventories operations, effectively and profitably. The Parts Manager is responsible for inventory control, maintaining an efficient level of service from suppliers, and staff utilization. The Parts Manager will ensure all orders are correct and processed on a timely basis. The Parts Manager will work with the Production department to achieve efficient vehicle flow.
Core Competencies
- Quality Orientation
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Development and Continual Learning
- Problem Solving
- Accountability and Dependability
- Research and Analysis
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Operating Equipment
- Providing Consultation
- Ethics and Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
- Mediating and Negotiating
- Communication
- Energy and Stress Management
- Teamwork
- Ensure all invoices are accurately entered into the (BMS) Business Management System to guarantee accurate transfer into accounting systems.
- Communicate effectively with the central finance team to assist with invoice data entry.
- Order, receive, return, post credits, and send PPCs (Parts Price Changes) into BMS.
- Post sublet invoices like a parts invoice, including updating estimating platforms with updated operations and pricing
- Track credits and ensure billing is accurate through daily reconciliation process.
- Order, receive, return, post credits for a supplement or warranty.
- Establish professional collaborative working relationships with all vendors.
- Follow up on and process all credits older than 24 hours.
- Confirm parts availability to help with TBI (To Be In) decision.
- Ensure parts are received prior to TBI Intake; notify Production Manager of what parts will not be received in time.
- Ensure delivery times are met in a timely manner by following up on outstanding parts ordered.
- Mirror match and check all parts for damage before entering them into the BMS (Business Management System).
- Control all parts, materials and other inventories through correct and efficient ordering and stocking processes.
- Contribute to “on time” vehicle deliveries and department profitability through proper management and best practices regarding ordering, receiving, staging, returning (etc.) of all parts and materials.
- Follow the Fix Network insurance partner guidelines for parts selection.
- Contribute to profitability by establishing and monitoring vendor discounts and service levels.
- Contribute to profitability by working with estimators and repair planners to ensure all parts or materials are accounted for and invoiced correctly.
- High school or college automotive body repair diploma
- At least 5 years of automotive parts management preferred
- Body Shop Repair Industry experience preferred
- Good knowledge of industry softwares such as Repair Center preferred
- Possess a valid drivers' license
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally The salary range for this position starts at $54,900 per year.
- Physical ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
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Responsibilities
Manage parts, materials, and inventory operations, including ordering, receiving, returns, invoice entry, credits, and daily reconciliation. Coordinate with vendors, finance, estimators, and production staff to ensure parts availability, accurate billing, efficient vehicle flow, and on-time deliveries.
Requirements
A high school or college automotive body repair diploma is requested, with at least five years of automotive parts management preferred; body shop experience and familiarity with industry software such as Repair Center are also preferred. Candidates need a valid driver's license, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and under pressure, and the physical ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Skills
- Parts Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
- Parts Ordering and Receiving
- Invoice Processing
- Credit Reconciliation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Supplier Service Monitoring
- Parts Price Changes
- Business Management Systems
- Estimating Platforms
- Parts Inspection
- Automotive Collision Repair
- Production Coordination
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Logistics
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Automotive Parts Management
- Collision Repair
- Inventory Control
- Parts Ordering
- Parts Receiving
- Parts Returns
- Invoice Entry
- Credit Reconciliation
- Business Management System (BMS)
- Repair Center
- Estimating Platforms
- Parts Price Changes (PPCs)
- Sublet Invoices
- Warranty Parts
- Vendor Management
- Supplier Service Levels
- Parts Availability
- Mirror Matching
- Damage Inspection
- Production Coordination
- Vehicle Flow
- Insurance Partner Guidelines
- Automotive Body Repair
- Daily Reconciliation
- On-Time Vehicle Delivery