Automotive Parts Counter Associate

Join a growing team that values accuracy, accountability, customer service, and career development. Berlin City Kia is seeking an experienced Parts Inventory Specialist to play a critical role in managing parts inventory, supporting service and wholesale operations, and ensuring the right parts are available at the right time. This role is ideal for a detail-driven parts professional who thrives in a fast-paced dealership environment and wants both stability and earning potential. What We Offer: $25.00/hour starting pay + commission opportunity Paid time off that starts accruing from day one of employment Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Health & Wellness reimbursement up to $75/month Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts Recognition programs that reward performance Supportive, team-focused culture with growth opportunities Position Overview: As a Parts Inventory Control Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, managing parts flow, and supporting both service technicians and customers. You’ll work closely with the Parts Manager, Service team, and vendors to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and excellent service. Key Responsibilities: Maintain accurate parts inventory through regular cycle counts and audits Monitor inventory levels and proactively identify shortages or overstock Order, receive, stock, and track parts accurately Pull and stage parts for service technicians and customer orders Assist internal and external customers with parts inquiries as needed Ensure correct pricing, availability, and ETA communication Process returns, warranties, and core parts accurately Maintain clean, organized, and compliant parts storage areas Utilize dealership parts systems and technology efficiently Support wholesale and retail parts operations as needed Who You Are: Experienced in automotive parts and inventory control Highly organized with strong attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership Tech-savvy and confident using parts and inventory systems Proactive problem-solver with a sense of urgency Strong communicator and collaborative team player Committed to accuracy, accountability, and customer service Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record Authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to pass a background check and drug screening Equal Opportunity Statement Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Summit Automotive Partners employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. ADA Summit Automotive Partners complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Consistent with these requirements, Summit Automotive Partners will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability if such accommodation would enable the individual to perform the job's essential functions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If you believe you need an accommodation, refer any such request to the Human Resources Department. Summit Automotive Partners will also, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodations for an employee's religious beliefs or practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr