Used Parts Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for coordinating used part and export activities in the Washington store.

Associate is responsible for the acquisition of new surplus, used parts and machines thru the direct purchase from auctions, equipment brokers and salvage from insurance companies.

Manage the export services for Gregory Poole in a transparent and efficient manner to ensure compliance with Caterpillar policy.

Another primary function is to ensure that the funds from these customer's purchases are remitted quickly and accurately.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Coordinating used parts inventory needs thru acquisition of new surplus and used parts


* Receives orders by telephone, mail and in person customers


* Initiates calls to customers to solicit orders and generate used parts business


* Work network members inventory listing and search systems network to fill customer order and sell Used Parts inventory


* Purchase current machines for GPEC customers used parts needs by machine population in our territory


* Actively seeks additional sales opportunities by selling unique, obsolete and surplus inventory


* Promotes additional used parts sales through counter sales and service departments


* Ensure any customer request are complete to critical customer requirements


* Prepare remittance for export customers and ensure the accounts are current within standards.


* Ensure all export customers are set up in compliance with Caterpillar Export Policy.

SPECIALIZED RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Buying used equipment and /or surplus parts for used parts inventory


* Coordinating used parts sales for auctions


* Filling in for used parts manager and sale representatives when needed


* Developing out of territory used parts sales and related contacts


* Following used equipment market trends and pricing


* Keep a list of export customers on Outlook


* Do a monthly spread sheet on export customer purchases


* Send out statement to all export customers toward the end of the month


* Prepare price files for export customers


* The bargain list items are sent to us in excel format, reworked and sent out to our registered customers


* Oversee tire purchases and shipments to customers.


* Monthly reports:
+ Export customer sales report
+ Quarterly remanufactured Caterpillar rebate credits
+ Reviewing the statements of all Export Customers
+ Manpower Analysis spread sheet for used parts


* Coordinate the placement and maintenance of parts drop buildings


* Coordinate the availability and design of uniform patches


* Coordinate the purchase and design of some floor merchandise


* Worked with export customers to procure needed used items and components


* Work with export customers on quotes and orders both used and new parts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education:

Two-year college degree in business management with ...