Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
The Parts Advisor will be responsible for overdelivering on the internal customer experience at our service locations. The ideal candidate requires high levels of focus and initiative, deep understanding of service processes, go-getter attitude, great communication skills, and cross-team collaboration. If you're able to think quickly on your feet, love to solve operational problems, possess high level of organization and attention to detail, and have a passion for adventure, then we want you on the team. You will be working with our internal partners every day to assist with service needs and coordinate with our Regional Parts Specialists, Technicians, Advisors, and local Management. This role will require a dynamic and resourceful leader with excellent communications skills, who will foster cross functional interaction and champion a culture of continuous improvement to support Service teams and customers within a Service center. To be successful in this role, you must have a customer-first approach, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, tackling all challenges with a creative and flexible mindset. Experience in parts management, process standardization, continuous improvement, and managing escalations is a plus.
Responsibilities
Understand, and execute all parts department daily requirements that include but are not limited to ordering, receiving, shipping, parts returns, and daily counts
Operating a forklift in order to load and unload parts
Conduct and Execute audits
Ensure that parts processes are communicated, and administered in compliance with Rivian's objectives
Work in partnership with peers regularly on implementing and constantly improving parts operations
Follow and promote Rivian's high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization
Maintain process to track KPI’s at the Service Centers parts department
Utility player, assisting other functions as needed
Responsible to develop and effectively manage inventory for Service Parts and Accessories for the Service Center
Qualifications
Collaborative approach to problem solving
Exhibits patience, empathy, attention to detail, and a passion for problem-solving
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate customer needs
Basic mathematics skills to prepare and transact estimates and payments
Organizational and time management skills.
Remains flexible and responsive to changing conditions
Great attitude with a high-energy personality, excellent customer service skills, and able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Working knowledge in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook programs
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .
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