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Timothy O'Dell

Edwardsville

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Specialist

Newbold Toyota
O'Fallon
09.2010 - Current
  • Managed inventory of automotive parts and accessories for efficient operations.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to efficiently source quality automotive components, ensuring reliable inventory levels.
  • Received customer orders and placed them into the system for processing.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in a timely manner.
  • Organized and labeled parts to ensure easy identification and retrieval.
  • Identified potential problems with defective or damaged parts before they reached customers.
  • Created purchase orders for new parts when needed by vendors or suppliers.
  • Maintained parts system with current order and sales data.
  • Coordinated shipping arrangements for outbound orders.
  • Inspected and verified incoming parts for accuracy against invoices, delivery notes, and packing slips.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs.
  • Researched pricing, availability, compatibility, quality standards, and other factors related to purchasing decisions.
  • Provided customers with technical advice regarding parts information and availability.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions in the computer system.
  • Managed vendor relationships by ensuring that orders were filled accurately and on time.
  • Coordinated restocks by working closely with parts manager to fill critical gaps.
  • Assisted retail, wholesale, and service customers with selecting optimal parts for different needs.
  • Monitored stock levels of all products in the storeroom to ensure adequate supply at all times.
  • Ensured that all safety procedures were followed while handling hazardous materials.
  • Performed regular audits of warehouse shelves to verify proper stocking levels.
  • Collaborated with management team members on special projects related to improving processes within the department.
  • Responded to inquiries from internal staff members about part specifications or availability.
  • Documented discrepancies between actual inventory counts and recorded data to maintain accurate inventory management.
  • Analyzed existing inventories to determine which items should be reordered or discontinued from stock lists.
  • Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
  • Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
  • Performed quality control inspections on parts and packaged parts for delivery or sale.
  • Communicated product expertise and department process improvements to meet organizational goals.
  • Optimized team effectiveness by personally working with new hires regarding compliance, sales and service standards.
  • Coordinated and executed daily parts deliveries to local businesses.
  • Followed standards of care and compliance per company and legal requirements.
  • Tracked team performance targets and sales metrics to identify opportunities for process enhancements and align with organizational goals.
  • Trained junior staff on parts identification and inventory procedures.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate parts for their vehicles.
  • Collaborated with service technicians to ensure timely parts availability.
  • Processed orders and returns using dealership management software.
  • Maintained organized stockroom to facilitate quick access to parts.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Maintenance Technologies

Ranken Technical College
St Louis, MO
01-2003

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Parts ordering
  • Vendor relations
  • Technical support
  • Quality control
  • Customer relationship management

Timeline

Parts Specialist

Newbold Toyota
09.2010 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Maintenance Technologies

Ranken Technical College
Timothy O'Dell