Andrew White
Devonport,TAS
Summary
Spare Parts manager with several years of experience in business operations and sales support to meet customer demands. Adaptive transportation and distribution professional with expertise in customer service, inventory control, cost savings and staff management. A leader with solid background in parts management.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Parts Manager
Gaffney
Burnie, Tasmania
10.2001 - Current
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints regarding parts availability and pricing.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Provided technical advice on the selection, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of spare parts.
- Utilized computers and software to manage records and track inventory.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Conduct stock inventory audits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Followed up on parts availability notices to keep customers informed about pace and process of work orders.
- Coordinated parts logistics, ensuring timely delivery to customers and service departments.
- Ensured that all spare parts were available when needed for repairs or replacements.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with vendors.
- Prepared documents for ordering parts, supplies, and equipment.
Spare Parts Interpreter
DOBMAC
Ulverstone, Tasmania
04.1999 - 09.2001
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Coordinated sourcing of necessary components for clients and workshops.
- Ensured accurate inventory records.
Mechanic
Latrobe Engine Services and Spares
Latrobe, Tasmania
01.1992 - 03.1999
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems and other vehicle components as required.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Leveraged diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle issues.
- Educated customers about basic automotive maintenance techniques they can perform themselves at home.
- Adhered strictly to safety requirements when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Provided estimates for labor costs associated with repair projects prior to commencement of work.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
Education
Automotive Apprenticeship -
TasTAFE
TAS01-1996
High School Diploma -
Latrobe High School
Latrobe, TAS12-1991
Skills
- Demand forecasting
- Stock management
- POS systems operations
- Returns processing
- Parts documentation
- Invoice processing
- Performance improvement
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Customer relations
- Forklift operation
- Coordinating paperwork
- Inventory restocking
- Inventory management
- Vendor relations
- Ordering parts
Certification
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Full manual drivers license
- Forklift license
References
Jamie Rodman
Business Owner (Complete Canvas and Caravan Supplies)
0417282736
Chris Maney
Former Workshop Manager
0488955433
Timeline
Group Parts Manager
Gaffney
10.2001 - Current
Spare Parts Interpreter
DOBMAC
04.1999 - 09.2001
Mechanic
Latrobe Engine Services and Spares
01.1992 - 03.1999
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Full manual drivers license
- Forklift license
Automotive Apprenticeship -
TasTAFE
High School Diploma -
Latrobe High School
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