Job Information
Rivian Field Service Parts Advisor IV in Bothell, Washington
About Us
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.
Role Summary
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
Ability to train and guide others on the basics of receiving and stocking parts, managing inventory, requesting access to key platforms and dealing with customer questions and objections and follow up on the associate's progress
Support other Rivian Service Centers when required
Ability to explain, and execute processes / standards (e.g. warranty return, shipping process, channel planning, pre-pulling parts, indirect purchasing) when needed, and the ability to follow up and provide feedback
Understand, and explain the physical inventory process (preparation and execution)
Provide constant communication and feedback to the channel planning team to ensure proper MIN/MAX levels
Understand and explain KPI's and metrics and their significance
Identify and resolve common discrepancies in parts procurement, review for human error transactions and collaborate to improve processes and learn
Comfortably communicates with technicians and leads to promote clear communication channels. Calls and/or participates in huddles to collaborate on best and efficient ways to take care of our customers
Identify and order the correct part needed for any repair
Source or look up and understand parts assemblies / subassemblies
Physically and systematically receive parts and/or allocate back orders
Physically and systematically BIN parts
Understand, execute and explain the Rivian BIN scheme