Automotive Parts Inventory Specialist - Technical Professionals Group

Technical Professionals Group is now hiring a motivated, dependable, and safe Parts Specialist to support both our warehouse and testing needs. While supporting the warehouse role, the identified candidate will need to have extensive material handling experience operating a forklift, hi-lo, strong computer skills, shipping and receiving, inventory, heavy duty/medium duty truck components identification experience, and brand Parts Catalog experience

The Parts Inventory Specialist is expected to proficiently carry out the following duties:

• Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs on Heavy Duty/Light Duty/IC bus platforms Maintain inventory and control of parts to keep trucks running
• Determine availability of parts that are not in stock, submit an emergency Purchase Order
• Receive and unload pallets and products
• Move items around warehouse
• Track and document inventory and perform cycle counts
• Tag and label merchandise
• Operate appropriate warehouse machinery (for example, forklift)
• Enter data in inventory and logistics software programs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic Mathematical and Reading/Comprehension skills
• Solid work history that demonstrates reliability
• Relevant work experience in warehouse, inventory control, shipping/ receiving, and brand parts catalog experience
• Able to work on your feet for 8-hour shifts and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Basic computer skills for maintaining inventory logs and databases with the ability to operate Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams
• Good communication skills with attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Freight handling experience (plus)
• Previous shipping/receiving experience (plus)
• Forklift certification (plus)

Education/ Qualifications/ Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• International brand Parts Catalog experience
• Heavy duty/medium duty truck components identification
• Inventory control
• Shipping/Receiving
• Forklift certification
• Computer proficient in Outlook, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint
• Time management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to work

Important Considerations:

Safety, Physical & Environmental Job Requirements

• Safety Sensitive position requiring all persons assigned to activity be drug-free and pass drug screening prior to employment
• Standing, bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and moving items of up to 50 lbs. and more
• Able to stand/walk for 8-hour shifts and able to lift to 50 lbs., regularly
• Ability to perform essential job functions in an environment with varied noise levels
• The warehouse/shop environment may be dusty, noisy, and open to interior temperature changes (cold/hot weather)

TPG Team: We are a team of automotive professionals that work with a variety of manufacturers to test and validate vehicles. Our focus is on providing the best results for our customers and fostering professional growth for our team members. We are passionate about the automotive industry and are excited to work alongside the biggest names in the industry. To learn more visit www.techprofgroup.com.