Parts & Purchasing Specialist

Location: Richland, MS
Pay: $25-$30 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Position Type: Temp-to-Perm (T2P) or Direct Hire (DH)

About the Company

A leading provider in refrigerated truck sales and service with an additional generator division, supporting commercial clients across the Jackson, MS area. The team specializes in high-quality service, repairs, and parts support for cooling systems, generators, and related equipment.

Position Summary

The Parts & Purchasing Specialist is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of parts-from inventory monitoring and purchasing to pulling orders and customer counter sales. This role is fully air-conditioned and involves handling small parts only. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, and comfortable working in both the warehouse and front counter areas.

Key Responsibilities

Parts Management

• Pull parts for incoming service orders and customer requests
• Organize and maintain parts storage areas
• Ensure accuracy in part selection and order fulfillment
• Assist walk-in customers at the parts counter
• Sell parts directly to customers and provide product guidance

Purchasing & Inventory

• Monitor inventory levels daily and anticipate replenishment needs
• Create purchase orders and communicate with vendors
• Track shipments and verify receiving accuracy
• Maintain updated inventory records within internal systems
• Reduce stock discrepancies through routine cycle counts

Customer & Internal Support

• Provide support to service technicians regarding part availability
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and team members
• Ensure prompt and efficient order flow between service and parts departments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in parts, purchasing, warehouse, or counter sales
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Basic computer skills for inventory and purchasing systems
• Good communication and customer-service skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Must be willing and comfortable working the customer counter