Helen Candler
Coushatta,LA
Summary
Results-driven Parts Manager with a proven track record in inventory management, vendor relations, and customer satisfaction. Expertise in streamlining processes and enhancing purchasing strategies to optimize parts availability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
Vaughn Chevrolet
1742 Hwy 504
03.2021 - 07.2026
- Implemented best practices for parts sourcing, enhancing supplier relationships and cost efficiency.
- Managed inventory control processes to optimize parts availability and reduce lead times.
- Trained and mentored staff on inventory management systems and operational procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of stock levels to ensure accuracy and compliance with company standards.
- Developed strategic initiatives to streamline parts ordering processes, improving workflow efficiency.
- Analyzed sales trends to inform purchasing decisions and align inventory with customer demand.
- Collaborated with service department to ensure timely fulfillment of parts requests, supporting overall operational goals.
Parts Sales Associate
Market Place Chevrolet
Stonewall, LA
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted customers in identifying and selecting automotive parts based on specifications.
- Processed sales transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with service department to fulfill parts requests efficiently.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of parts for customer orders.
Parts Specialist
Mike Morgan
Bossier City, LA
10.2013 - 09.2018
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to improve parts sourcing.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and reduce downtime.
- Processed customer orders efficiently using company-specific ERP systems.
- Trained new team members on best practices for parts handling and inventory management.
- Streamlined order fulfillment processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Analyzed parts performance data to identify trends and inform purchasing decisions.
- Issued parts to technicians to complete customers' repairs.
- Served customers in-store and by telephone to answer questions and place orders.
Education
GED -
Red River High School
Coushatta, LASkills
- Customer service
- Invoice processing
- Inventory management
- Ordering parts
- Improving customer satisfaction
- Stock management
- Vendor relations
- Inventory auditing
- Returns processing
- Inventory restocking
- Purchasing strategies
- Warehouse operations
Timeline
Parts Manager
Vaughn Chevrolet
03.2021 - 07.2026
Parts Sales Associate
Market Place Chevrolet
09.2018 - 01.2019
Parts Specialist
Mike Morgan
10.2013 - 09.2018
GED -
Red River High School