Aaron Barr Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

South Holland & Lombard, Il

In my role as Parts Operations Manager at Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc., I spearheaded multi-branch operations and parts inventory management, implementing lean strategies for optimal stocking and procurement. I led annual budget planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and mentored employees to drive departmental success. Core-bank management and warranty administrative duties performed daily. Product portfolio enhancement and marketing initiatives to increase departmental revenues and diversify customer base. Leveraging digital technologies and communications to increase revenues and customer satisfaction.

Chicago/Addison, Il

Executes the Company’s strategic vision within the Parts Department for all regions.Responsible for the creation and execution of Parts Business Plan within all regions towards the achievement of revenue, profit, customer, and employee satisfaction goals, and with focus towards consistency and continuous improvement.Responsible for the hiring, development, management, mentoring, and leadership of employees within the department.Responsible for the management of regional parts inventories and the execution of regional physical inventory of parts assets.Ensures a safe working environment through adherence to Company Training and Safety Guidelines.Maintains contact with the public, customers, peers within the Raymond Enterprise, and other employees for the purposes of networking, establishing of best practices, and information exchange.Performs related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Addison, Il

Assists Parts Department in Achieving Parts goals by providing support and supervision to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely orders for our Internal and External Customers. Develop and implement new departmental processes in accordance with Toyota TPS and ASECS Accreditation. Operates as Associated’s client-facing representative to diversify and develop new business ventures. Perform duties as an acting Client Advocate to promote brand awareness and OEM parts sales market expansion. The Parts Correspondent Supervisor also processes customer (internal and external) orders in an accurate and timely manner utilizing various reference materials and systems.

Greater Chicago Area

Departmental operations and accounts manager developing and implementing SOPs and efficiency metrics to raise CSI and internal productivity/profitability standards. Purchasing account agent for production cycle materials, building operations, and lean inventory control – specializing in production savings and maximizing ROI. A charismatic leader utilizing SWOT analysis and 5S organizational practices for structure, process, and business development.▪ Department manager for daily operations, maximizing productivity and profitability▪ Purchasing agent and Account Manager (50+ active accounts @ $1.5M annual transactions)▪ Assistant in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development▪ Customer Relations - Quality Control - Inside & Outside Sales Ace – Negotiations ▪ Inventory Management – Lean Strategies – YTD 25% reduction in semi-fixed costs

2495 Aurora Ave, Naperville, Il 60540

Franchise Wholesale Account Management & Lead Parts Advisor:As Wholesale Account Manager and Lead Parts Advisor operational success and revenue growth was tied directly to my passion to provide outstanding customer service. Personally leading Inside & Outside Sales to grow customer base and diversify market share using CRM data, analytics, and ethical negotiations. Multi-media marketing experience for marketing. Customer Satisfaction Ace with a knack for those difficult “negotiations” (very empathic and thick skinned). Extensive experience in developing strategic business initiatives and implementing best practices that substantially enhanced departmental productivity and employee morale. Team principles were developed to increase customer contact and leverage individual strengths while addressing deficiencies. Cross training was implemented to boost productivity and effectiveness. Lean inventory management was employed to reduce capital and streamline material ordering and obsolesce control, pivoting key inventory metrics inline to achieving benchmark targets. A logistics guru that understands the importance of accurate information and timely tracking communication. Skill Sets:• Customer Service & Satisfaction Ace• Ethical Leadership (with a sense of humor!)• Dependable• Natural Business Acumen & Mentorship• Brand Champion• Strategic Business Planning & Development• Inside & Outside Sales• B2B Account Management & Development• Personnel Development• Negotiations• Presentations• Lean Operations & Inventory Control• Marketing• Logistics & Supply Chain Guru• ADP/CDK• Multi-Software Proficiency • Supply planning• Supplier Development• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written• Microsoft Office & Excel

Greater Chicago Area

Franchise BMW OEM Parts Advisor:Daily responsibilities covering retail, aftersales, and B2B sales of BMW OEM parts. Increase profits through inside sales and maximized outside market penetration. Multi-software proprietary system use and comprehension. Customer facing and communications Ace. Outside B2B primary contact. Expert understanding of vehicle systems: Diesel & Gasoline. Global market logistics experience Additional duties included assisting management in inventory and obsolesce control and analysis. Department management. Manufacturer liaison to assist in complex diagnostic and repair action requests. Generate material and OEM parts estimates for high-volume service center. Perform accounting maintenance for Payable and Receivable ledgers. Skill Sets:• Customer Service & Satisfaction • Impeccable Interpersonal Skills• Business Acumen & Personnel Mentorship• B2B Management• Inventory Management• Inside Sales• Retail Sales• Sales Presentation • Logistics• Vehicle Diagnostics• Vehicle Systems Expert (Gasoline & Diesel)• Electronic Catalog Fluency • Reynolds & Reynolds• ADP/CDK• Negotiations

1475 Barrington Rd, Barrington, Il

Franchise dealership BMW Automotive Service Advisor: Daily responsibilities included front-line customer care specialist and vehicle service representative. Functioning as primary client agent to present required automotive maintenance and diagnosed repair actions. Interpret and present ethical diagnostic estimate reports based on certified technician inspection. Negotiate sales and determine viable up-sale opportunities. Daily professional correspondence with Warranty Administrator and insurance contract providers to ensure applicable savings and customer satisfaction. Perform duties to raise operational efficiencies and service center productivity. Skill Sets:• Customer Service• Customer Satisfaction• Interpersonal Skills• Business Acumen• Sales Presentation• Retail Sales• Business Development• Brand Champion• Analytics• Employee Morale • ADP Experience • Negotiations