Luis Aaaron Chavarria
Hollywood,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Parts Manager with strong background in managing parts inventory and optimizing supply chain operations. Successfully implemented inventory control measures, ensuring availability and reducing downtime. Demonstrated efficiency in vendor negotiations and team leadership.
Experienced with inventory management, supply chain optimization, and team leadership. Utilizes strong organizational skills to maintain accurate stock levels and reduce operational inefficiencies. Track record of enhancing vendor relationships and ensuring seamless parts availability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parts Manager
Mercedes-Benz
01.2020 - Current
- Establishing policies with supervisors to ensure the efficient operation of the department. Maintaining an inventory of parts using computer software programs to track part numbers, prices, quantities, and locations in the warehouse. Processing invoices for payment to suppliers or vendors, as well as preparing purchase orders for new inventory. Ensuring that the inventory is accurately accounted for in the computer system.
Parts Assistant Manager
Mercedes-Benz
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Inspecting parts for damage or defects before they are stocked in inventory. Overseeing new hires by conducting training programs and orientations, as well as providing ongoing supervision to new employees. Maintaining communication with customers to answer questions or resolve issues regarding orders or deliveries. Performing inventory checks to ensure that parts are correctly priced and stocked. Coordinating with warehouse staff and other departments to ensure that shipments are delivered on time to the correct location.
Parts Advisor
Mercedes-Benz
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Responsible for taking technician’s order (including special orders). Discuss and negotiate orders with local and global dealers. Report any and all discrepancies to necessary parties. Check in and bill orders, then promptly notify time keeping. Oversee wholesale purchasing/ sales associates. Daily incoming inventory Report. Twice monthly return unused inventory/ credit report. Investigate and process branch inventory adjustment.
Sales Associate
Safety Parking California Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Monitor automotive parts shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up on undelivered goods. Ensure proper handling on any issues that customers or managers have with the performance of a part. Keep vendor pricing current and updated in database. Assist customers in automotive part purchases and provided excellent customer service. Communicate customer requests to management. Maintain accurate inventory in high flowing warehouse.
Valet Supervisor
Ace Parking Co.
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Proactively approach, greet and acknowledge all customers in a friendly, professional manner. Provide quick, and responsive customer service. In charge of delegating tasks in order to keep the rest of the staff working proficiently.
Education
Skills
- Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Outlook
- Adobe
- CDK
- XTIME
- MPI
- Invoice processing
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Ordering parts
- Stock management
- Vendor relations
- Returns processing
- Forklift operation
- Staff training
- Stock control
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved account receivables which led to zero reserved at month end.
Certification
- Forklift instructor\Evaluator
- Recycled tires compliance
- Hazardous Waste operator
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Parts Manager - Mercedes-Benz
01.2020 - Current
Parts Assistant Manager - Mercedes-Benz
01.2018 - 01.2020
Parts Advisor - Mercedes-Benz
01.2013 - 01.2017
Sales Associate - Safety Parking California Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
Valet Supervisor - Ace Parking Co.
01.2008 - 01.2010
Los Angeles Harbor College - ,