Chris Wheeler

Heavy Duty Truck Parts Manager

Tri State Truck Center

07.2015 - 07.2025

Supported team in organizing and maintaining stockroom efficiency.
Utilized inventory management software for tracking parts and supplies.
Observed best practices for ordering and restocking materials efficiently.
Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
Identified areas of inefficiency within the department and developed targeted solutions to address these issues, resulting in cost savings and improved processes.
Provided timely, insightful and accurate reports to upper management.
Analyzed sales trends to follow demands of customers and in-shop needs.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
Supervised and trained staff on product knowledge and customer service.
Organized special promotions on parts sales, boosting revenue during slow periods or when excess inventory needed to be cleared out quickly.
Assisted in the development of annual budgets for the department based on historical data analysis and projected needs, aligning financial resources with strategic goals.
Negotiated with suppliers for expedited shipping options, ensuring critical parts were received in timely manner.
Implemented barcode system for tracking parts from receipt to issuance, substantially decreasing inventory discrepancies.
Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of parts.