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Parts Department Coordinator

The parts operations organizer — coordinating workflow, inventory, and team activities in the parts department.

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Job markets for Parts Department Coordinators
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Parts Department Coordinator

As a Parts Department Coordinator, you''re the organizational backbone of parts operations. You''re coordinating between the counter staff, warehouse, and management — ensuring parts are in stock, orders flow correctly, and the department runs efficiently. It''s an operational role that keeps everything moving.

Your day involves monitoring inventory levels, coordinating special orders, managing the parts logistics, supporting counter operations, and handling administrative tasks. You''re the person who knows where things are, what''s coming in, and what''s going out.

The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You''re tracking multiple moving pieces — orders in transit, stock levels, backorders, returns — and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. The people who succeed here are systematic thinkers who enjoy keeping operations running smoothly.

IndependenceModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsModerate
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
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StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Department sizeOperational scopeSystem complexityTeam coordinationInventory value
Coordinator roles vary by department size and complexity. Large operations need more coordination. Smaller operations may combine coordination with counter duties. Some coordinators focus on inventory; others handle broader administrative tasks. The relationship with parts manager determines autonomy level.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Parts Department Coordinators (SOC 41-1011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$31K–$77K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
-5%
10yr Growth
125K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationCoordinationMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingInstructingManagement of Personnel ResourcesPersuasion
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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