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Colin Marckwardt

Waxahachie,TX

Summary

Accomplished Parts Director with a proven track record at Legacy Toyota of Dallas, enhancing procurement and inventory management processes to boost efficiency. Expert in supplier negotiations and parts management software, coupled with strong leadership and team-building skills. Achieved significant departmental objectives through strategic budget management and vendor relations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parts Director

Legacy Toyota of Dallas
Dallas, TX
05.2024 - Current
  • Pinpointed areas for ongoing advancement in procurement procedures.
  • Performed scheduled inventory audits per to verify accuracy and product availability.
  • Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
  • Examined and reshelved returned parts.
  • Verified accuracy of pricing details on documents submitted for payment approval during invoice review.
  • Optimized inventory management processes to enhance departmental efficiency.
  • Prepared and managed the parts department budget, including forecasting and expense control.
  • Managed employee schedules and daily assignments.
  • Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
  • Utilized parts management software for inventory tracking and order processing.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
  • Coordinated with service department to ensure availability of necessary parts for repairs.

Parts Manager

South Toyota
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed employee schedules and daily assignments.
  • Managed procurement processes, negotiating with suppliers to secure best prices.
  • Prepared and managed the parts department budget, including forecasting and expense control.
  • Developed and implemented parts department policies and procedures to improve efficiency.
  • Led a team of parts department employees, providing training and performance evaluations.

Parts Counter Sales Person

South Toyota
Dallas, TX
05.2016 - 05.2022
  • Communicated effectively with management on any issues or special requests from customers.
  • Received incoming shipments, checked contents against order forms, sorted items according to type, size or other criteria.
  • Used POS systems to receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding product returns and exchanges, warranties.
  • Kept sales and counter areas organized and clean to give positive first impression to visitors and customers.
  • Reviewed catalogs and computer databases to search and locate correct parts for customer vehicles according to make, model, and year.
  • Cross-sold additional products and services to purchasing customers.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology

Eastfield College
Mesquite, TX

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Procurement processes
  • Parts management software
  • Budget preparation
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Employee training
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • Vendor relations
  • Scheduling management
  • Stock control
  • Parts identification
  • Obsolescence control

Affiliations

  • Golf
  • Working on cars
  • Home Improvement

Accomplishments

  • GST Outstanding achievement award 2021

Certification

  • Toyota Parts Master 2016-2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Parts Director

Legacy Toyota of Dallas
05.2024 - Current

Parts Manager

South Toyota
05.2022 - 05.2024

Parts Counter Sales Person

South Toyota
05.2016 - 05.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Technology

Eastfield College

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