About this role
Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of accurate and complete part numbers and descriptions in a consistent and logical manner in support of the Purchasing department and company goals.Essential Job Duties
- Create new parts and maintain existing parts within the ERP and Cataloging systems as directed by the Product Managers, through detailed research.
- Standardize existing part numbers, descriptions and other various data elements in our ERP and Cataloging systems.
- May interface with the Data Maintenance Group to ensure various updates have been communicated and executed.
- Manage product questions from field personnel through the email box.
- Assume other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Not responsible for supervising employees.
Minimum Requirements
Education &Experience
- 1+ years of experience.
- Prior automotive industry experience (Could be in a parts store, salvage yard, repair shop, body shop or even as a car buff) and knowledge of QA/QC, ISO/QS/TS systems.
Preferred Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Prior experience cataloging products in the ACA ACES and PIES environment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.
- Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.
- Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
- Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
- Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
- Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
- Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.
Other facts
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a Fortune 500 company, is North America’s largest provider of alternative collision auto parts, and a leading provider of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts including engines and transmissions, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ is also a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in North America. LKQ is the largest distributor of mechanical and collision alternative parts in the United Kingdom, and the largest distributor of mechanical parts in the Netherlands. LKQ also has operations in Taiwan, Belgium and France. LKQ operates more than 570 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. In 2013, LKQ surpassed $5 billion in revenue.
Since its formation in 1998, LKQ has grown through internal development and over 170 acquisitions. Today, LKQ is the only supplier of alternative parts for the automotive collision and mechanical repair industry with a network and presence serving most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. LKQ is also a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket products in the U.K. and the Netherlands.
What you'll do
- The Product Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate part numbers and descriptions to support the Purchasing department. This includes standardizing existing data and managing product inquiries from field personnel.
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