Arika Shaw
Freeport,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Parts Manager with 6+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, and vendor relations. Committed to streamlining operations and improving parts accuracy to enhance production efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Coordinator
Gerber Collision
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
02.2026 - 04.2026
- Managed incoming parts shipments and verified delivery accuracy.
- Processed purchase orders and tracked parts availability.
- Communicated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies in orders.
- Maintained organized storage areas for easy access to parts.
- Maintained accurate records of all parts received and distributed.
- Ensured parts received were not damaged and accurate by mirror matching.
Parts Manager
Classic Collision
Freeport, FL
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Managed full-cycle parts operations for a high-volume collision repair facility supporting 40-50 vehicles per month.
- Coordinated with estimators and production staff to ensure timely parts availability and production.
- Reduced delays by actively tracking backorders or any parts delays due to shipping.
- Acquired labor credits for any damaged parts needing repair.
- Efficiently kept track of ordering, invoicing, and returning parts using CCC and OPStrax.
- Implemented process improvements for inventory management and organization efficiency.
- Collaborated with technicians to identify parts needs for supplements.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with vendors.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical inventories and records.
- Acquired credits for returned parts in a timely manner.
Parts Manager
Jimmy's Paint & Body
Freeport, FL
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed incoming parts shipments and verified delivery accuracy.
- Processed purchase orders and tracked parts availability efficiently.
- Communicated with suppliers to resolve discrepancies in orders.
- Maintained organized storage areas for easy access to parts.
- Acquired labor credits for damaged parts received needing repair.
- Supported team by providing timely updates on parts status.
- Utilized CCC and OPStrax to accurately keep track of ordering, invoicing, and returning parts.
- Acquired credits for parts returned in a timely manner.
- Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
- Maintained accurate records of all parts received and distributed.
- Coordinated with estimators and technicians to ensure timely delivery of parts and production.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vernon High School
Vernon, FL05-2009
Skills
- Parts inventory management
- Production and workflow support
- Proficient in CCC, OPStrax, and Microsoft Office
- Supplier communication
- Purchase order processing
- Damage verification
- Vendor management
- Parts tracking
- Backorder resolution
- Returns management
- Warehouse organization
Timeline
Parts Coordinator
Gerber Collision
02.2026 - 04.2026
Parts Manager
Classic Collision
10.2022 - 01.2026
Parts Manager
Jimmy's Paint & Body
11.2019 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Vernon High School