Allied Parts Inventory Analyst

About the role

Support the daily planning, ordering, inventory control, and system accuracy of Allied parts while following established procedures and cost controls. Work closely with the Inventory Control Supervisor and other departments to manage vendors, returns, transfers, reporting, and customer inquiries, contributing to efficient operations and dealership goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive control on all allied parts expenses, audits, and follow correct procedures for allied accounts.
• Plan, formally and informally, long and short-range Allied Parts requirements; make recommendations to the Parts Inventory Manager.
• Oversee the management of Allied parts inventory for accuracy and provide necessary reports.
• Review and order Allied stock and parts, including issuing purchase orders.
• Set up Allied parts orders in DBS (as required).
• Set up new vendors and SOS (as requested).
• Review and submit internal Allied stock transfers.
• Review and work temp and exhaust reports.
• Review and work non-stock and made stock reports.
• Work and submit Allied surplus returns.
• Assist Parts Inventory Manager with uploads of Allied parts price tapes and monitor for changes as needed.
• Generate parts queries.
• Support other department/inventory control projects.
• Check and respond to voice and emails.
• Ensure Allied exchange and core returns parts business is managed properly and meets or exceeds dealership goals.
• Work closely with Parts Inventory Manager on policy matters pertaining to Allied parts operations.
• Ensure the best freight accommodation for customers’ Allied Parts purchases align with company objectives.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with service department supervisors and parts supervisors in other stores.
• Manage customer communications and resolve customer complaints and issues pertaining to Allied Parts.
• Work with Parts Inventory and Operations Managers to assess training needs and schedule Allied parts training for respective training classes and factory schools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations; use reason and facts when dissecting issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and self-starter; able to effectively manage multiple tasks/priorities and adapt to change.
• Personal commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Superior planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple and often competing priorities.
• Proven ability to navigate change in a productive manner, remaining open and driven by change to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Self-directed and committed to building a supportive, positive, and winning culture.
• Ability to lead and work effectively with teams.
• Advanced Microsoft computer software experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Working Conditions

• Primarily work inside throughout the year.
• Position requires physical presence at the designated worksite location.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.