Parts Advisor Apprentice - Destination Toyota Burnaby

Original job posting

The Parts Advisor Apprentice will assist in sourcing, ordering, and managing automotive collision repair parts using various software systems. They are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and coordinating with technicians and estimators to ensure parts availability.

Job details

Toyota Canada winners for Operational Excellence 7 out for the last 8 years, recognized as the 2019 and 2022 Canadian Automotive Dealers Association (CADA) Laureate Award Winner for Business Innovation and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for 2024, Destination Toyota Burnaby is looking for a Parts Advisor Apprentice who is looking for a new challenge! What we offer: Competitive compensation with scheduled wage increases through the apprenticeship program. A comprehensive group benefits program, including extended health, dental, vision care, massage therapy, and more. Hands-on training, mentorship, and professional development to support your growth in automotive parts. A friendly, respectful, and collaborative team environment focused on your success. Career advancement opportunities within Destination Toyota Burnaby and the Destination Auto Group. What you’ll be doing: Assist with identifying, sourcing, ordering, receiving, stocking, and distributing OEM and aftermarket collision repair parts required for body shop vehicle repairs. Utilize software systems such as CDK Drive, iMEX, Mitchell Connect, CollisionLink, PartsBridge, Toyota OEM parts catalogues, and various aftermarket supplier websites to identify, source, order, track, and manage parts throughout the repair process. Verify parts received against repair estimates and purchase orders. Work closely with estimators and technicians to ensure required parts are available when needed. Coordinate returns, warranty claims, and core returns with suppliers. Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory control processes. Organize and maintain parts storage areas in a clean, safe, and efficient manner. Visual parts matching of parts to vehicles What we need from you: 1+ year in an Automotive Parts environment; previous experience with Toyota parts or in a body shop environment is an asset. Automotive proficiency with a high level of understanding of vehicle components, specifically related to auto body repair. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a very high volume and fast-paced environment. Self-motivated, independent, process driven and a team player with a high sense of urgency and attention to detail. Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail when identifying collision repair parts, including trim-specific components, clips, fasteners, and one-time-use items. Ability to read and interpret collision repair estimates, parts lists, and repair documentation is an asset. Comfortable communicating with vendors, estimators, technicians, and internal departments to follow up on parts status, availability, and accuracy. Knowledge of software systems listed above is an asset. Have a valid British Columbia driver’s license, with a clean driver’s abstract. If this sounds like you, submit your resume today. Destination Auto Group is committed to employment equity and to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please feel free to reach out to us.

What you’ll do

The Parts Advisor Apprentice will assist in sourcing, ordering, and managing automotive collision repair parts using various software systems. They are responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and coordinating with technicians and estimators to ensure parts availability.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in an automotive parts environment and a strong understanding of vehicle components. A valid British Columbia driver's license with a clean abstract is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Scheduled wage increases • Extended health • Dental • Vision care • Massage therapy

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vendor Coordination · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Automotive parts identification
• Inventory management
• Collision repair parts
• CDK Drive
• iMEX
• Mitchell Connect
• CollisionLink
• PartsBridge
• Toyota OEM parts catalogues
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Vehicle components knowledge
• Vendor coordination
• Employment Equity
• Auto Body Repairs
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Organizational Skills
• Valid Driver's License
• Self-Motivation
• Service Innovation
• Communication
• Optometry
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Control
• Mentorship
• Multitasking
• Operational Excellence
• Process Driven Development
• Purchasing
• Software Systems
• Writing
• Cataloguing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Trades
• Retail
• Logistics
• Customer Service & Support
• Parts Advisor
• Parts Counter Representative
• Shop Sales Assistants
• Parts Salespersons