Parts Specialist

As a Parts Specialist at O'Reilly Auto Store 07270 in San Bernardino, CA, you will work for a leading national retailer that provides automotive parts and accessories to both DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics. Your daily tasks will involve greeting customers, listening to their vehicle issues, locating the correct components in the system, recommending suitable alternatives, and completing the sales transaction. You will also generate purchase orders, receive shipments, and keep inventory counts accurate, while using the store's computer tools to update records and track part availability. The role requires a solid knowledge of vehicle parts, excellent verbal communication, and the capacity to operate efficiently in a busy retail environment. You must be able to handle multiple customer requests quickly while maintaining accuracy in documentation. Previous experience in an automotive‑parts store or general retail is preferred, as is a customer‑focused attitude and basic proficiency with inventory software. The position offers exposure to a wide range of vehicle makes, a collaborative team setting, and opportunities to expand technical expertise within a company that values employee development. The store emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement. Daily interactions will expose you to a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. What the role asks for: - Solid knowledge of vehicle parts - Excellent verbal communication - Ability to work efficiently in high‑traffic retail environment - Prior automotive‑parts or retail experience (nice-to-have) - Customer‑focused attitude (nice-to-have) - Basic computer/inventory software proficiency (nice-to-have)