Gil Garcia
Lake Stevens,WA
Summary
Detail-focused Parts Specialist with experience in inventory management, procurement and customer service in the automotive industry. Strengths include keen knowledge of vehicle parts, effective communication skills and ability to maintain organized and efficient system for parts storage. Consistently improve cost efficiency by negotiating product prices with vendors and streamline workflow by introducing more effective inventory management practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Specialist
Camping World
Marysville, WA
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Created purchase orders for new parts when needed by vendors or suppliers.
- Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
- Provided customers with technical advice regarding parts information and availability.
- Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
- Used POS systems to receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Located and labeled parts to maintain organized inventory of stock.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on their needs.
Parts Specialist
Apache Camping Center
Everett, Washington
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Operated point of sales and parts lookup computer systems.
- Provided customers with technical advice regarding parts information and availability.
- Coordinated shipping arrangements for outbound orders as needed.
- Received and stocked incoming merchandise, arranging items in correct locations.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory transactions in the computer system.
- Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Commercial Parts Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Everett, Washington
06.2004 - 12.2016
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained records of all purchases, returns, transfers, and other transactions related to commercial parts management.
- Monitored inventory accuracy through cycle counts, adjustments, and analysis of discrepancies.
- Coordinated parts logistics, ensuring timely delivery to customers and service departments.
- Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
- Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
- Coordinated efforts between departments within the company in order to streamline delivery times for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Espanola Valley High
Española, NM05-1983
Skills
- Parts identification
- Returns processing
- Shipping and receiving
- Sales support
- Problem-solving skills
- Supply orders
- Parts department organization
- Ordering parts
Certification
- ASE certified parts specialist
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parts Specialist
Camping World
08.2020 - 01.2025
Parts Specialist
Apache Camping Center
01.2017 - 03.2020
Commercial Parts Manager
O'Reilly Auto Parts
06.2004 - 12.2016
High School Diploma -
Espanola Valley High
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