EINSTEIN F BOLANOS JR.
San Diego,CA
Summary
Parts operations and supply chain specialist with multi-site responsibility across inventory planning, OEM sourcing, and warehouse fulfillment. Supports 500-600 monthly work orders, coordinates four regional branches, and maintains quoting accuracy, pricing control, and onboarding standards that help protect service schedules and customer satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager / Wholesale Lead / Parts Specialist / Service Coordinator
BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS
Poway, CA
07.2017 - 09.2026
- Managed inventory planning, demand forecasting, and material allocation for 500600 work orders monthly to protect critical power-generation assets.
- Sourced and negotiated pricing while managing relationships with tier-one industrial OEMs like Kohler, Cummins, Caterpillar, and John Deere to secure optimal supply terms.
- Administered quote-to-order workflow applications (Gear Flow, Dynamics GP), maintained pricing sheets, and audited discounts to enhance quoting accuracy.
- Directed multi-site supply chain, warehouse fulfillment, and vendor pipelines across 4 major regional branches (Poway, Rancho Cucamonga, Livermore, Galt).
- Coordinated distribution via parcel, freight, and LTL carriers to ensure timely support for field service schedules and emergency breakdowns.
- Spearheaded onboarding programs, continuous technical mentoring, and standard operating procedures for new department hires.
Parts Specialist
EL CAJON MITSUBISHI
El Cajon, CA
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed parts counter support for service technicians and retail customers at the dealership.
- Processed special orders, backorders, and daily parts requests.
- Verified part numbers using Mitsubishi catalogs and dealership inventory systems.
- Processed requests from field service technicians to ensure timely support. and cross-referenced multi-vendor catalogs to streamline logistics turnaround times.
- Increased gross profit margins and customer volume by delivering timely, technical component quotes.
Parts Sales Manager
AUTOZONE
National City, CA
08.2006 - 08.2015
- Managed parts sales operations for AutoZone customers and commercial accounts.
- Maintained verified 110% customer satisfaction rating while developing tailored stocking matrices to minimize service disruptions.
- Advised customers on Duralast parts, batteries, fluids, and accessories.
- Oversaw commercial account development, fulfilled orders, conducted inventory audits, and reconciled cash/registers to ensure operational efficiency.
- Processed sales, returns, exchanges, and warranty claims through POS systems.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Chula Vista Adult School
Chula Vista, CASkills
- Operations: Multi-Site Supply Chain Management OEM Sourcing & Procurement Inventory Forecasting & Demand Planning LTL, Freight & Logistics Systems Fleet Service Coordination Cycle Counting & Audits Team Coaching & Onboarding
- Inventory planning
- Demand forecasting
- Software & Systems: Microsoft Dynamics GP Salesforce Gear Flow Platform Bolt ERP Advanced MS Excel
- Quote management
- Vendor relationship management
Personal Information
Title: PARTS OPERATIONS & SUPPLY CHAIN LEADER
Timeline
Parts Manager / Wholesale Lead / Parts Specialist / Service Coordinator
BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS
07.2017 - 09.2026
Parts Specialist
EL CAJON MITSUBISHI
08.2015 - 07.2017
Parts Sales Manager
AUTOZONE
08.2006 - 08.2015
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Chula Vista Adult School