Parts Interpreter

Customer Service And Sales National Capital Region


Description

Duties and Responsibilities:  
  • Order genuine Audi accessories/merchandise as requested by Stock Controller for all new vehicles to meet customer requirements as per Contract of Sale
  • Identify, price and order non genuine parts (using an order number) as required
  • Ensure all manufacture parts required for service repairs are ordered to ensure timely arrival for customer satisfaction
  • Maintain workshop relationships to a level that increases business with established customers and attracts new customers
  • Provide accurate interpretation and upselling to workshop of all additional works recommended through service functions
  • Check availability of parts from manufacturer for all Retail, Trade and Workshop orders
  • Carry out pre pick of all parts required for service/maintenance repairs booked in for the following day
  • Contact all retail customers to advise of availability of special orders and any relevant supply issues/times on back order parts
  • Maintain optimum stock levels to meet anticipated demand
  • Monitor workshop special orders and communicate with service team to ensure timely fitment to vehicle and reduce stock holding
  • Monitor cleanliness of parts storage and individual work areas through implementing clean working practices in line with Workplace Health & Safety guidelines
  • Participate in annual stock take (June)  
  • Maintain customer and company confidentiality  
  • Liaise with other departments (particularly the workshop with regard to orders and new and used car with accessories) within the dealership as necessary  
  • Monitor all Expiry date affected products, ensuring First in First out process is adhered to, minimising risk and product wastage  
  • Liaise with Sales & Service departments in relation to supply of genuine accessories as required  
  • Place part orders with manufacturer and suppliers  
  • Deal with relevant correspondence from Manufacturer  
  • Is aware of new product and product changes as well as improvements/additions and deletions of existing parts  
  • Process credits in line with the client's Audi Macarthur Parts Credit Return Policy  
  • Monitor and ensure core exchange parts are returned to Audi Australia warehouse in a timely manner and in line with manufacturer guidelines  
  • Review and make available current manufacturer SDS on a 6 monthly basis to ensure documents available to trade customers and workshop staff  
  • Create and place the weekly stock order from Audi Australia  
  • Support OEM promotions and promote special offers  
  • Answer all telephone enquiries promptly  
  • Respond to quotes accurately within required time frame to ensure customer satisfaction  
  • Refer all leads to Parts Manager  
  • Maintain product knowledge  
     
  • Abide by OEM factory daily order cut off times and stock order requirements  
  • Sale of all parts to maintain highest possible gross margin  
  • Meet sales targets and profit goals as prescribed by Management  
  • Meet required deadlines  
  • Routine problems identified during the course of work are to be solved with unusual problems referred to management  
  • Attend internal and manufacturer information sessions and training courses to maintain and improve industry and product knowledge and enhance individual skills.  
  • Communicates to internal and external stakeholders in the appropriate manner  
  • Assists other staff members as required and within abilities  
  • Shares knowledge and information in a timely manner with other Dealership departments  
  • Acts in a manner consistent with branding expectations  
  • Identifies areas of improvements and contributes with positive suggestions  
  • Uses initiative and is pro-active  
  • Performs other duties as requested by Management  
Qualifications/Skills:  
  • Appropriate qualifications or has experience with regard to parts supply and management.
  • Sufficient technical/mechanical knowledge and experience to successfully assist the workshop service team
  • Focus on Customer Service
  • High level of numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to gather and interpret data
  • Good administration skills with an attention to detail
  • Computer literate and familiar with MS Office & electronic parts interpreting programs
  • Punctual
  • Communicates respectfully, clearly and effectively with a wide variety of personalities
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Demonstrates an ability to work in a team environment
  • Maintains a positive attitude
  • Acts honestly and with integrity
Performance Measures:  
An annual performance review will be conducted to determine performance of staff member to position requirements against agreed KPI’s as discussed and agreed with management.  
  
Key KPI’s include:  
  • Achieve Parts sales targets, including retail counter, workshop and warranty
  • Assist in meeting Manufacturer obsolescence target
  • Ordering of parts in time to ensure availability for workshop to meet customer requirements
  • Accuracy in parts interpretation to minimise incorrect parts supply
  • Parts are ordered in a timely, cost efficient manner
  • · Customer centric approach to customer complaints