Position: Kitter
Location: Auburn Hills, MI- AH
Reports To: Parts Supervisor
Description:
The Kitter is responsible for building services including shipping, inventory, and parts delivery to technicians. The position requires supporting and partnering with peers to drive high performance resulting in quality and delivery of timing expectations. The position also requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with a high degree of autonomy.
Essential Job Functions:
- Exercises responsibility for the following areas: Inventory/Tool Crib and Shipping/Receiving
- Interface with parts ordering team to ensure adequate materials are on hand to complete daily production
- Ensuring proper inventory flow of parts supporting mechanical retrofit programs as well as outbound control of scrap or returnable auto parts
- Communication of needs to first shift for proper disposal of fluids
- Ensuring proper safety guidelines are adhered to in shipping and receiving area
- Communication with shipping vendors and appropriate placement of inbound parts
- Periodically performing inventory audits to ensure parts on site match what is indicated electronically
- Perform timely and appropriate activities to support all financial/accounting procedures
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience with inventory, logistics, or purchasing in an automotive related capacity
Requires the Following Skills:
- Excellent communication, both oral and written
- Excellent customer service skills
- Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and follow through on required tasks
- High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Intermediate with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
Other Requirements:
- Lifting requirements: 5 - 40lbs
- Ability to safely operate a forklift and vehicle on grounds
Requires moderate to high level of physical activity