David Grist
Macclesfield, Cheshire East,England
Summary
Experienced Parts Manager of 20 years, with impeccable leadership, communication and organisational skills. Focused on maximising profitability through diligent department management and encouraging team development.
Trustworthy Parts Manager with 20 years of experience in the motor industry. Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service by leading a motivated team who work efficiently and accurately to deadlines.
Experienced in managing parts operations within automotive industry. Capable of optimising inventory control and enhancing supplier relationships to drive operational efficiency. Skilled at leading teams and implementing processes to ensure smooth and timely parts distribution.
Knowledgeable about managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring smooth operations. Strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration, gained through various roles in customer service and logistics. Ready to use and develop organisational, analytical, and leadership skills in parts role.
Driven professional with keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and customer service expertise, ensuring smooth operations and high levels of satisfaction. Poised to streamline parts management processes and enhance inventory accuracy.
Organised and proactive professional with excellent leadership and communication skills, well-suited to managing inventory and supplier relationships. Proven abilities in team coordination and problem-solving. Eager to contribute to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction in parts role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Parts manager
Rrg toyota macclesfield
Macclesfield, Cheshire
2023.12 - Current
- Trained team members on latest industry standards and practices, elevating service quality.
- Managed vendor relations to secure competitive pricing.
- Utilised advanced software tools to manage inventory effectively, reducing waste and overstocking issues.
- Oversaw stock audits regularly to maintain accuracy in inventory counts.
- Developed comprehensive reports detailing parts usage patterns, aiding strategic planning efforts.
- Established efficient storage solutions, resulting in easy access to required parts.
- Improved parts inventory by implementing effective management systems.
- Coordinated with service department for seamless operations.
- Achieved quicker repair turnaround by ensuring availability of essential parts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely delivery of ordered parts.
Parts advisor
Reg toyota macclesfield
Macclesfield, Cheshire
2016.07 - 2023.12
- Communicated effectively with customers to understand their needs better.
- Liaised with suppliers for timely delivery of ordered parts.
- Monitored market trends for potential changes in pricing strategies.
- Ensured availability of needed parts by regularly checking inventory levels.
- Placed orders for new stock to meet customer requirements.
Education
GCSEs -
Fallibroome high school
Macclesfield06.2016
Skills
- Inventory control software
- Knowledge of safety protocols
- Cataloguing systems operation
- Supply chain comprehension
- Safety regulations comprehension
- Automotive parts knowledge
- Product pricing strategy
- Parts identification knowledge
- Efficient communication
- Stock rotation principles
- Warehouse operation familiarity
- Warehouse management system usage
- Order processing
- Verbal communication skills
- Purchasing procedures
- Organisation
- 20 years parts knowledge
- Order fulfilment
- Customer Service
- Efficient stock control
- Warehouse operations
- Patience and empathy
- Parts return processes
- Kerridge software
- Parts identification
Additional Information
Enjoy travelling, sport, spending time with my family
Timeline
Parts manager
Rrg toyota macclesfield
2023.12 - Current
Parts advisor
Reg toyota macclesfield
2016.07 - 2023.12
GCSEs -
Fallibroome high school