Parts Specialist - Irvine, CA
Full-time
Irvine, CA, USA
USD 27-31 / hour
About the Job
Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)
Department: Vehicle Operations
Reports to: Reconditioning Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $27–$31 Per Hour
About Ever
Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retailer, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles.
Based out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Apple, Amazon, Carvana, J.P. Morgan, BCG, and more. After our recently completed Series B financing, we have raised around $200M in total equity and debt funding. We are growing rapidly and actively recruiting exceptional talent – to set a new frontier in the largest sector of the US retail economy.
Learn more about us at evercars.com.
About the Role
As a Parts Specialist at our Irvine Reconditioning Center, you’ll make sure our technicians have the right parts, at the right time and at the right cost. You’ll own the day-to-day parts operation: identifying and sourcing parts, ordering, receiving, inventory, distribution, returns and reconciliation. You’ll work closely with technicians, recon leadership and outside vendors to cut parts-related delays and keep vehicles moving. It’s a role for someone highly organized and resourceful who handles competing priorities well in a fast-paced automotive environment.
What You’ll Do
- Identify and source the correct parts using VINs, part numbers, catalogs, diagrams and vendor systems
- Manage the full ordering process: pricing and availability, purchase orders, placing orders and documentation
- Track open orders, backorders and delivery dates, following up with vendors and flagging delays that affect vehicle timelines
- Receive and inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, condition and fit, and resolve incorrect, damaged or missing items
- Label, stage and allocate parts to the right vehicle, repair order or technician
- Maintain accurate inventory through regular cycle counts, audits and timely reconciliation
- Partner with technicians and recon leadership to anticipate repair needs and prioritize urgent requests
- Coordinate returns, warranty claims and core returns, making sure credits are received and documented
- Review pricing, invoices, purchase orders and credits for accuracy, and find ways to reduce unnecessary costs
- Build strong relationships with dealerships, distributors, manufacturers and other suppliers
- Keep accurate records of orders, receipts, transfers, returns, credits and inventory adjustments in Ever’s systems
- Maintain a clean, organized and clearly labeled parts area, and improve parts workflows to speed vehicle turnaround
What You Bring
- 1+ years of experience as a Parts Specialist or Parts Advisor, or in a related automotive parts, service, reconditioning or collision role
- Strong working knowledge of automotive parts, terminology and basic vehicle systems
- Experience with parts ordering, receiving, inventory control, returns, warranties and core management
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple orders and deadlines
- Comfortable using inventory management software and quick to learn new tools
- Strong communication skills, working effectively with technicians, managers and vendors
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, both independently and as part of a team
Preferred Experience
- Parts experience in a dealership, OEM or high-volume reconditioning environment
- Experience sourcing EV parts (Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, etc.)
- Familiarity with dealer management systems or electronic parts catalogs
Physical Requirements
- Stand, walk, bend and reach while moving throughout the parts and service areas
- Lift, carry, push or move automotive parts and materials weighing up to 50 lbs
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly pay range for this Irvine-based position is $27–$31 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications and internal equity.
Ever offers health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as time-off benefits.
Equal Opportunity
Ever is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.