Part-Time, Automotive Estimator I (Manheim)

Estimator I

Part Time, 29 Hourly Weekly

This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating reconditioning vehicles including wholesale and retail through the reconditioning market center. The Automotive Recon Coordinator monitors, and communicates all activities related to the reconditioning of client’s expectations, verifies required information, paperwork, and data entry is accurate.

  • Perform various clerical and administrative duties relating to vehicle recon fulfillment meeting all clients SLA’s.
  • Maintain client account agreements, vehicle files, records of the completion of reconditioning work, and other required information.
  • Create, maintain, and audit accurate charges for reconditioning fees related to vehicles processed.
  • Analyze, manage client’s reports, vehicle throughput via daily report/query capabilities.
  • Perform data entry and verify customer vehicle information is accurately recorded in the system.
  • Respond to client and corporate inquiries relating to assigned customer vehicles, provide quality service, and assist in resolving problems.
  • Receive vehicle and registration information from clients interested in reconditioning services.
  • Enter all pertinent information into software applications, AS400, and RPP and approved work requested by client.
  • Utilize the AS400/VCF/RPP systems to monitor and track vehicle repairs.
  • Communicate with Recon Shop management and posting & procurement to meet client SLA’s.
  • Monitor vehicle through reconditioning fulfillment process to ensure timeline commitment is met.
  • Review completed work ensuring clients tracking and processing is achieved and/or exceeded.
  • Work with finance/local management to ensure customers are charged accurately.
  • Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1 – 2 years of clerical or administrative support experience.
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Advanced computer software skills are necessary.
  • Must be able to use general office equipment (i.e., copier, fax machine, etc.).
  • Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity.
  • Vision abilities required include close, distance, and depth perception.
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