Parts Specialist

  Power Distributors, LLC is the Sales and Distribution arm for Briggs and Stratton, the leading manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline engines and parts for outdoor power equipment. Briggs and Stratton engines are incorporated into products for both the consumer market and industrial/commercial applications. We are also responsible for the sales and marketing of Briggs and Stratton Power consumer & commercial generators and pressure washers. Power Distributors also distributes Oregon Equipment Parts, Oregon Forestry products and several other allied parts lines.

This position reports directly to the Vice President of Sales. This position is located in our Columbus, OH office.

Summary of Duties:

The Parts Specialist will focus on all brands of replacement parts for engines and Outdoor Power Equipment by helping to optimize inventory and in development of competitive parts programs for our customers. 

Main Responsibilities:

· Monitoring of our entire parts inventory across all brands for inventory turns by identifying overstock issues

· Competitive program analysis and tracking

· Identifying and development of cross reference material 

· Developing, in conjunction with our in-house Education team, specific product training material for internal and external users

· Parts program development working with Marketing department for implementation

· Close collaboration with Sales Group including regional travel to visit customers

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Skills and Qualifications:

· OPE industry experience is required. Applicants without direct OPE experience will not be considered 

· Knowledge and experience with OEM and Aftermarket parts reference systems 

· Experience with industry specific software like PartSmart, JD Point, C Systems and others

· Strong communication and analysis skills

· Proven analytical skills; ability to gather, manipulate and analyze data; report on findings and make recommendations. 

· Possess excellent organization and multitasking skills, as well as being very detail oriented.

· Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills. 

· Capable of making presentations in a group setting

 

Personal Attributes:

· Strong team player with a willingness to go beyond the normal scope of the job

· Must be self-motivated, shows initiative and a sense of urgency

· Flexibility to work additional hours as dictated by business needs

· Must have excellent verbal communication skills

· High tolerance for a fast-paced demanding environment

· Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

· This is a full-time position located in corporate office. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

· Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Compensation 

· Competitive base salary (paid bi-weekly), Individual performance bonuses (paid annually)

· Monthly commission

· Bonus and Incentive Plan opportunities

· Health insurance with low co-pays

· 401K plan with matching company funds

· Exceptional initial and ongoing training