Christopher Vigario
Newark,NJ
Summary
Adept Parts Manager with a proven track record at Route 130 CJDR, enhancing inventory management and interdepartmental collaboration. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved process efficiency and cost savings. Excels in customer service and staff training, leveraging skills in inventory auditing and vendor relations to drive profitability and customer satisfaction. Knowledgeable Parts Advisor with strong background in managing parts inventory and optimizing supply chain operations. Successfully implemented inventory control measures, ensuring availability and reducing downtime. Demonstrated efficiency in vendor negotiations and team leadership.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Manager
Route 130 CJDR
04.2024 - Current
- Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions to address these issues, resulting in cost savings and improved processes.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in Shop equipment.
- Analyzed sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs.
- Increased efficiency in the parts department by implementing an improved inventory management system.
- Established effective communication channels with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental collaboration.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant safety regulations within the parts department by conducting regular inspections and maintaining proper documentation.
- Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Parts Advisor
Route 46 Chrysler Jeep Dodge
01.2024 - Current
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Assisted with training new team members, sharing insights and best practices gleaned from years of experience in the field.
- Created detailed reports on inventory levels, movement trends, and potential discrepancies for review by upper management as needed.
- Contributed to overall company growth and profitability by consistently providing outstanding customer service and maintaining a high level of proficiency in all aspects of the Parts Advisor role.
Parts Advisor
Sansone's Route One Auto Mall
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Ordered parts from various distributors to fulfill demands.
- Assisted with training new team members, sharing insights and best practices gleaned from years of experience in the field.
- Contributed to overall company growth and profitability by consistently providing outstanding customer service and maintaining a high level of proficiency in all aspects of the Parts Advisor role.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues in both the parts department and other areas of the business, fostering a supportive team atmosphere focused on achieving common goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
NJYCA
Fort Dix NJ08-2006
Skills
- Invoice Processing
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
- Ordering parts
- Improving customer satisfaction
- Stock management
- Vendor Relations
- Inventory Auditing
- Returns processing
- Purchasing strategies
- Inventory Restocking
- Goal Setting
- Coordinating paperwork
- Staff Training
- Warehouse Operations
- Customer Relations
- Sales Promotion
- Purchasing oversight
- have used CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds
Accomplishments
20 plus years in the industry selling parts
Aftermarkets parts sector 14 years
CJDR 2018- Current
Certification
Chrysler Certified Parts Advisor since 2018
SID # S05249Q
I Speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Born and Raised Proud American, growing up in the household of Portuguese Parents very common for us to speak in multiple languages.
Languages
Latin
Professional Working
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Parts Manager
Route 130 CJDR
04.2024 - Current
Parts Advisor
Route 46 Chrysler Jeep Dodge
01.2024 - Current
Parts Advisor
Sansone's Route One Auto Mall
08.2023 - 01.2024
Chrysler Certified Parts Advisor since 2018
SID # S05249Q
High School Diploma -
NJYCA
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