Parts Associate

Job Title: Parts Associate

Reports to: Branch Manager

About Us:
Handy Rents is a family owned and operated full-line tool and equipment rental business specializing in solutions for the light contractor, homeowner and do-it-yourselfer. Started in 1963, Handy Rents has grown to 7 locations and serves the greater Cleveland metropolitan area. 

Why work for Handy Rents?

• Work for a local, family-owned business with the ability to make a difference
• Learn to use and service high quality rental equipment
• Opportunity to learn and try something new every day in a fast-paced work environment
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision
• 6% dollar for dollar match in our company sponsored 401k program
• Company-paid AD&D insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Rental and retail discounts
• Bonus potential opportunity
• Paid parental leave
• Upward mobility

Job Summary
The Parts Associate is responsible for the timely procurement and stocking of repair parts for all Handy Rents locations by regularly monitoring inventory levels and fulfilling parts requests. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to and fulfill parts request orders for all Handy Rents locations within 1 business day
• Ensure that parts are correctly received in rental management software
• Maintain and ensure that repair tickets have the proper parts and pricing
• Consult with mechanics and assist them in looking up parts
• Maintain central repair center parts inventory
• Conduct regular cycle counts of parts to ensure accuracy of inventory
• Input common parts in rental software
• Pickup parts at vendors as needed per manager approval
• Verify items received match the included pack list
• Inspect parts for visual defects and/or damage upon receipt
• Ensure that proper stock items are placed in the proper bin location and updated in rental management software
• Box and distribute purchased items to appropriate branches
• Process credit PO’s and ship back to vendors
• Monitor parts Purchase Orders and update operation through ordering process
• Scan all order confirmations and pack slips into PO on rental management software
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
• Recommend alternative suppliers that can offer parts that are lower cost of higher quality
• Ensure that parts are delivered in a timely manner
• Sell off excess parts inventory and process shipping
• Make suggestions for process improvements in the Purchasing department

Qualifications

• 1 year of parts experience or retail inventory management experience (preferred)
• General knowledge of equipment rental, parts and resale inventory
• Ability to use Excel and the Microsoft suite of applications at an intermediate level
• Computer savvy: ability to use an ERP/POS system
• Attention to detail and deadline-oriented
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong time management and administrative skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skill; able to get along well with diverse personalities; tactful, mature and flexible
• Ability to operate independently and “self-manage” projects
• Team-oriented
• Strong multi-tasking skills

Working Conditions
Most work will be indoors with general office and warehouse conditions. This job requires constant interaction with co-workers and with vendors.  Must be comfortable with speaking on the telephone and using a computer for inventory control and Internet research.  Must be able to work with the pressures of time constraints.

 

The client is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable laws, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or medical condition.