Parts Specialist

Phoenix Surprise, Arizona


Description

 

National Indoor RV Centers, a premier full-service RV company, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Parts Specialist to join our team. As a Parts Specialist, 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.    

   

MUST have Parts experience - this is not a warehouse or shipping and receiving role.   

    

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 backorders 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 to pick up parts at various vendor locations and deliver parts to the service operation. 
  • May operate a forklift to unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles, stacking them in designated areas, and relocating stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.

    

    

Qualifications:    

  • 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
  • All applicants must be able to pass pre-employment testing, including a background check, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and drug screen

    

    

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.

    

What We Offer: At National Indoor RV Centers, we believe in investing in our employees and providing a supportive work environment. We offer the following benefits:    

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available from the 1st of the month following start date.
  • Voluntary supplemental benefits, including STD, LTD, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
  • 401K plan 
  • 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.

    

       

National Indoor RV Centers is an EOE Employer (EOE)