Parts Specialist

About the role

National Indoor RV Centers, a premier full-service RV company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Parts Specialist to join our team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and managing our inventory of RV parts, ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, and providing excellent service to our customers. This is not a warehouse or shipping and receiving role; prior parts experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor compliance with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
• Create, review, and process requisitions and replenishment orders for inventory of RV parts.
• Research, interact, and compare suppliers, goods, and services for reliability, product quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Request cost proposals and negotiate total cost and delivery.
• Place purchase orders with vendors and confirm order confirmations.
• Proactively manage inventory and reconcile open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and prompt payment of invoices.
• Monitor back orders and substitutions, troubleshooting cost, quality, and delivery concerns.
• Coordinate and create vendor returns for product credit.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, receiving, and matching.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and contacts within the company.
• Provide daily updates to Customer Service regarding customer backorders.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Possess a working knowledge of parts for each type of unit, general parts required, and understanding of subparts needed for installation.
• May be responsible for picking up parts at various vendor locations and delivering parts to the service operation.
• May operate a forklift to unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles, stack them in designated areas, and relocate stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience and knowledge in parts buying (Automotive/RV Parts knowledge is preferred).
• Strong computer skills for inventory management and data entry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to effectively interact with customers and suppliers.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and the ability to operate a vehicle safely.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing, including a background check, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR), and drug screen.

Schedule

• Must be able to work weekends 8a - 5p and weekdays 10a - 7p.
• Will have 2 days off during the week.

Working Conditions

• May require extended periods of standing, walking, and bending.
• May involve lifting or moving heavy equipment or objects up to 50 lbs.
• May involve working in tight spaces or at heights.
• May require exposure to loud noises, fumes, or chemicals.
• Will require working weekends or holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (available 1st of the month following a 30-day waiting period).
• Voluntary supplemental benefits, including STD, LTD, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• 401K plan (after 90 days of employment).
• Over 100 hours of paid time off (PTO) in the first year.
• 4 paid holidays and 40 hours of Floating Holiday.
• Industry-leading pay.
• Brand new facilities.
• Advancement opportunities.