Parts Specialist

As a Parts Specialist at Maddox, your primary responsibilities include managing stock levels, responding to the Kanban stocking system, processing work orders, and organizing inventory. You'll also proactively engage with vendors to find the best pricing and service while placing orders, receiving products, and ensuring timely availability of parts for production orders.

Maddox values both experience and potential. While years of experience in a similar role is advantageous, they are also eager to train early-career candidates with the right attitude and ambition. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in online documentation systems are essential qualifications for the Parts Specialist role.

The Parts Specialist position at Maddox offers a 40-hour work week on a 4-day schedule. You'll typically work from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, rotating between Monday-Thursday and Tuesday-Friday. There may also be opportunities for additional paid overtime during peak times.

The starting pay for the Parts Specialist position at Maddox ranges from $23 to $33 per hour. In addition to a competitive base salary, you'll also have the opportunity to earn bonuses and other benefits, including a wellness stipend of up to $1,000 per month.

Successful Parts Specialists at Maddox should possess good attention to detail, a love for routine tasks, and strong communication skills. Being adept with online documentation and various software systems is crucial, as well as being a quick learner with a positive mindset. These traits contribute significantly to thriving in the Parts Specialist role.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples of your past experience with inventory management systems, your attention to detail, and how you've successfully maintained stock levels in previous roles.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks effectively, such as responding to urgent requests, managing Kanban systems, and ensuring efficient communication with vendors and production teams.

Explain any familiarity with inventory management software or spreadsheets you have. Describe how you used these tools to improve efficiency and maintain accuracy in stock levels.

Share your approach for troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, including conducting thorough checks, communicating with team members, and implementing solutions to prevent future occurrences.

Be sure to address qualities such as attention to detail, strong communication skills, organizational proficiency, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, all of which are essential for a Parts Specialist.

Discuss any relevant experiences where you've successfully communicated with vendors, emphasizing your approach to establishing good relationships and negotiating favorable terms.

Articulate your appreciation for structure and routine tasks. Explain how routine can lead to efficiency and improved success in maintaining stock levels.

Provide a specific example from a past experience where you noticed a problem in the stocking system and took proactive steps to rectify it, showcasing your problem-solving skills.

Research and speak about Maddox’s commitment to growth, its culture grounded in Christian values, and your alignment with these principles. Share what aspects of the company culture or mission resonate with you.

Discuss the importance of adhering to safety protocols, maintaining a clean workspace, and following best practices in inventory management to ensure compliance in a shop environment.