CBR JAFL is Canberra's authorised Stellantis aftersales centre for Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Abarth. American Builds, on the same site at 10 Barrier Street, Fyshwick, is a specialist American vehicle workshop, authorised FOX Factory distributor and AMW4x4-certified HEMI converter.
Alongside our online Mopar store, HEMI Specialists (hemis.com.au), we service, build and supply parts for everything from a Fiat 500 to a HEMI-powered Wrangler. We have recently opened a second location.
THE ROLE
We are hiring a Parts Interpreter to run the parts counter across CBR JAFL and American Builds. Candidates with management experience can step straight into the Parts Manager role and take ownership of the department.
Position
: Parts Interpreter or Parts Manager, depending on experience
Employment
: Full-time, immediate start
Hours
: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Parts Interpreter keeps the workshop supplied and customers served with the right part, first time.
Identify and quote parts for technicians, retail and trade customers using Stellantis electronic parts catalogues and supplier catalogues
Pick and issue parts to repair orders, return unused stock and chase back orders so vehicles are not held up
Order genuine Mopar parts and aftermarket product (FOX suspension, HEMI conversion components, lighting, accessories) from local and US suppliers
Order parts for our second location as needed
Receive deliveries, check them against invoices, and bin and label stock accurately
Handle warranty parts: tagging, retention and returns in line with Stellantis procedures
Pick, pack and dispatch online orders from hemis.com.au
Serve customers at the counter and in the showroom, and recommend accessories that suit their vehicle
Grow trade and wholesale accounts with local workshops, fleets and 4x4 businesses
Keep stock records accurate in our dealer management system (Auto-IT) and assist with stocktakes and cycle counts
Keep the parts department and showroom displays clean, safe and organised




ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: PARTS MANAGER
At Parts Manager level you own the department's results, on top of the duties above.
Own parts sales, gross profit, stock turn and obsolescence targets
Set stock levels and reorder points, and manage stock investment and aged stock
Meet Stellantis parts targets and dealer standards, and work with the Stellantis parts team on ordering programs
Negotiate pricing, terms and freight with aftermarket suppliers, and manage US imports including customs and landed costs
Set retail, trade and internal pricing in line with margin targets
Set trade and wholesale account strategy, terms and growth targets
Recruit, train and roster parts staff, and set department processes and KPIs
Run stocktakes and reconcile stock with accounts
Help set up parts departments at current sites as the group expands
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Full Australian working rights (visa sponsorship is not available)
Parts interpreting experience in a dealership or automotive workshop
Solid mechanical knowledge, including reading parts diagrams and decoding VINs
Confident with computers, catalogues and inventory systems
Clear communicator with technicians, customers and suppliers
Organised and accurate under the pressure of a busy counter
Able to regularly lift heavy parts and stock
Stellantis, Mopar, Jeep, Alfa Romeo or Fiat parts experience
Knowledge of American vehicles, 4x4 or performance aftermarket product
Auto-IT or other dealer management system experience
Import, freight or e-commerce order experience
For Parts Manager applicants
3+ years managing a parts department, including stock control, pricing and P&L;
Experience leading and developing a team
WHAT WE OFFER
Parts Manager role: commission based on the department's net profit
Staff pricing on parts, accessories and servicing
Work on interesting vehicles every day: HEMI conversions, Hellcat builds and custom 4x4s
A clear path from Parts Interpreter to Parts Manager and multi-site roles as we grow
Product training across genuine Stellantis and leading aftermarket brands
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📌 Parts Interpreter/Manager (Canberra)
🏢 American Builds
📍 Canberra