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John Herrington

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic Commercial Parts Manager with a proven track record at O'Reilly Auto Parts, excelling in supplier negotiation and operational efficiency. Successfully developed vendor relationships, implementing cost-saving strategies that enhanced profitability. Adept at fostering a customer-centric environment while leading a team to deliver exceptional service and timely parts availability.

Commercial parts professional with strong background in inventory management, supplier negotiations, and customer service. Consistently drives team collaboration and adapts to changing business needs, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. Skilled in logistics coordination, procurement, and fostering positive vendor relationships. Known for achieving measurable results and maintaining high standards.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Parts Manager

Oreily's Auto Parts

Security Officer

Carvana
12.2023 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle,
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

General Manager

Kum & Go
08.2014 - 09.2023
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

Commercial Parts Manager

Oreilly Auto Pats
10.2008 - 07.2014
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors for better pricing and availability of commercial vehicle parts.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by negotiating with suppliers and consolidating orders from various departments.
  • Managed a team of parts specialists, ensuring high-quality service and timely deliveries to customers.
  • Monitored competitor pricing strategies, adjusting prices accordingly to maintain a competitive edge in the market without compromising profitability margins.
  • Implemented inventory control measures to minimize stock discrepancies and prevent overstocking or stockouts of crucial items.
  • Established an organized system for tracking warranty claims, reducing discrepancies between manufacturer records and internal documentation.
  • Oversaw regular audits of physical inventory counts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ross S Sterling
Baytown Texas
05-1990

Skills

  • Purchasing strategy
  • Operational efficiency
  • Warehouse management
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Parts identification
  • Ordering parts
  • Customer service

Timeline

Security Officer

Carvana
12.2023 - Current

General Manager

Kum & Go
08.2014 - 09.2023

Commercial Parts Manager

Oreilly Auto Pats
10.2008 - 07.2014

Commercial Parts Manager

Oreily's Auto Parts

High School Diploma -

Ross S Sterling

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