Inventory Specialist
Inventory Decisions That Drive Profit
The inventory specialist plays a critical role in maximizing the value of every vehicle by using demand data to guide part disposition decisions. Based on market demand, sales trends, and inventory needs, the specialist determines whether parts should be dismantled and warehoused, inventoried while remaining on the vehicle, or classified as surplus and sold to a core buyer. These decisions directly impact inventory efficiency, turnaround time, and overall profitability while ensuring parts are handled in the most effective way possible.
2 COURSES
ARA Recycled Parts Guide
Thousands of estimates and repair orders are written every day that include recycled parts. This training is intended to help define the expectations and suggest performance standards for estimator expectations, buyer expectations and seller expectations.
Inventory Specialist and Parts Grading
Key Course Elements:
- Introduction
- Understanding Parts Descriptions
- Parts Coding
- ARA Part Grading: Body Parts
- Mechanical Parts Grading
- Ending Statement
- Course Complete
Inventory Specialist and Parts Grading
Key Course Elements:
- Introduction
- Understanding Parts Descriptions
- Parts Coding
- ARA Part Grading: Body Parts
- Mechanical Parts Grading
- Ending Statement
- Course Complete
About ARA University
ARA University is an online training platform built specifically for the automotive recycling industry, providing education that supports safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Its fast-growing course catalog keeps pace with rapid changes in vehicle technology, regulations, and best practices, including electric and hybrid vehicle training.
Designed for both facility owners and employees, ARAU makes it easy to onboard staff, track learning, and build a knowledgeable, well-prepared workforce.
An instruction sheet for initial login and employee setup is available HERE.