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Matthew Thompson

Pana,IL

Summary

Dynamic Parts Manager with a proven track record at Woodcrest Small Engines, excelling in inventory management and customer service. Expert in optimizing stock levels and enhancing supplier relations, I leverage strong analytical skills and effective communication to drive operational efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. Committed to excellence in parts procurement and team leadership.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Parts Manager

Sloan Implement Co
02.2021 - Current

I take care of emergency orders for my assigned technicians. I Unload pallets of stock to their assigned bin(s). I assist customers with parts needs via E-mail, text message, expert connect and phone calls. I am in charge of monthly stock return to John Deere. I assist Technicians with parts look up, IE serial brakes, engine model, and I handle the special orders with parts and or Tools my techs may need to complete their assignment. I handle yearly inventory reports on locations/out of stock/discontinued, technical information and inventory decrease. I am JDU parts specialist with specializations in planter, combine, and lawn and garden. We will have sprayer training complete by end og August. I assist with our companies off market supplier (Sloan express) for all customer needs for the within the country/Canada. I closely work with agricultural after market suppliers such as A & I, rotary, bush hog, unverfauth, Gravely etc.

  • Supported order processing and tracking to maintain efficient workflow in parts department.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels to ensure timely availability of parts.

Parts Manager

Woodcrest Small Engines
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring timely parts availability for service operations.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in parts management and customer service excellence.
  • Analyzed inventory data to identify trends, optimizing stock levels and minimizing excess inventory.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing agreements, enhancing cost-effectiveness of parts procurement.

Education

Certification John Deere - AG Mechanics

Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL

Genreal

Patoka High School
Patoka
05-2008

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse operations
  • Parts ordering
  • Customer relations
  • POS systems operations
  • Inventory management
  • Stock management
  • Sales promotion
  • Inventory audits
  • Returns processing
  • Product promotion
  • Promotional planning
  • Profit and loss tracking
  • Supply chain
  • Returns management
  • Parts identification
  • Stock control
  • Ordering parts
  • Improving customer satisfaction
  • Forklift operation
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Invoice processing
  • Inventory restocking
  • Logistics planning
  • Demand forecasting
  • Performance improvement
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Inventory auditing
  • Vendor relations
  • Coordinating paperwork
  • Purchasing oversight
  • Parts documentation
  • Reviewing deliveries
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Warehouse safety
  • Multitasking
  • Loading and unloading
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Warehouse organization
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Material handling
  • Decision-making
  • Daily operations management
  • Heavy lifting
  • Detail-oriented
  • Order picking and processing
  • Relationship building
  • Distribution and warehousing
  • Logistics analysis
  • Inventory reconciliation
  • Data entry
  • Safety protocols
  • Task prioritization
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Safety standards
  • Shipment tracking
  • Safety management
  • Self motivation
  • Forklift operations
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation
  • Professionalism
  • Freight management
  • Staff management
  • Mentoring and training
  • Warehouse inspections

Timeline

Assistant Parts Manager

Sloan Implement Co
02.2021 - Current

Parts Manager

Woodcrest Small Engines
01.2019 - 02.2021

Certification John Deere - AG Mechanics

Kaskaskia College

Genreal

Patoka High School
Matthew Thompson