Medium/Light Duty Parts Specialist
Dealer.com
Houston, TX, USA
USD 22.02-33.08 / hour
Company
Cox Automotive - USAJob Family Group
Job Profile
Management Level
Flexible Work Option
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Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $22.02 - $33.08/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.Job Description
*** If you have any questions or to connect with a recruiter while your application is being reviewed, please Text DFS2 to 317-597-8130 ***
****Equal opportunity Employer – Disabled/Veterans encouraged to Apply****
Days: Monday thru Friday
Hours: 7am to 5pm
Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving!
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet Automotive has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.
JOB SUMMARY
Cox Fleet is currently hiring a hiring a reliable and detail-oriented Light/Medium Duty Parts Specialist to support our parts department and team of technicians. This role is responsible for sourcing, ordering, and managing parts for light-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment, ensuring technicians have what they need to stay productive.
Duties and responsibilities
Order and source parts for light/med-duty trucks, trailers, and equipment
Manage inventory levels, including stocking, tracking, and reordering
Procure both standard inventory and specialty parts for a team of 12–15 technicians
Support technicians and service coordinators with timely and accurate parts delivery
Maintain accurate part numbers, pricing, and vendor relationships
Apply proper markup strategies and cost controls
Organize and maintain an efficient parts system
Coordinate across multiple teams, including East Coast operations
Troubleshoot part availability and compatibility issues
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required with three (3) years of experience in Heavy Diesel/ Trailer parts ordering, or automotive field. The right candidate can have a combination of a bachelor's degree with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in Heavy Diesel/ Trailer parts ordering, or automotive field.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Excel and Word, and the ability to learn new systems quickly, (such as DFS IT Systems, including Web Wrench, MobileFrame, RO Writer)
Common knowledge of the trucking industry; experience with fleet maintenance or other transportation experience in automotive/trucking preferred
Experience in a parts department environment (automotive, fleet, or equipment)
Background with retail parts suppliers (e.g., Advance Auto, O’Reilly, etc.) is a plus
Strong knowledge of light-duty truck and trailer parts
Familiarity with:
Part numbers and lookup systems
Vendor sourcing and ordering
Pricing, margins, and markups
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and apply initiative and creativity on projects.
Positive attitude, good instincts, and self-motivation
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to balance a variety of tasks
Ability to act with a sense of urgency to fix immediate issues as well as document and address solutions for the long-term.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Drug Testing
Benefits
About Us
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
