Service Warranty Administrator

Company: AutoNation, Inc.
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota/Smart Center Sarasota
Position Overview

The Service Warranty Administrator is responsible for reviewing and completing warranty claims. This includes preparing, recording, reconciling warranty claims and submitting them to the appropriate party.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Process all claims by next business day following RO close date
• Handel and resolve all claim corrections and charge-backs
• Establish and maintain relationships with the manufacturer's designated warranty representatives
• Review every warranty repair order written for proper completion, accuracy and legibility according to the policies and procedures
• Analyze problems, identify trends and develop strategies for maximizing claim process
• Flag the technicians for the hours earned on the service they performed
• Check each repair order against the vehicles service history to avoid duplicate claims
• Provide a weekly report to the service manager regarding claim status
• Report any fraudulent manipulation of warranty claims
• Provide parts manager with updated parts listing on a weekly basis
• Conduct weekly audits of warranty and schedules, reviewing all old claims, and address any adjustments or write-offs
• Assist service consultants in closing all open warranty RO's
• Assist service consultants and technicians with any warranty questions
• Assist with special projects, audits and reports as requested
• Review and manage all aging schedules and reports
• Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations, such as safety requirements, hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
• Attend warranty training courses as needed
  
  What are the requirements for this job?
  
  • High school diploma or the equivalent
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
  • Ability to confront and resolve difficult customer service situations
  • Demonstrated customer service skills
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
  • General knowledge of automotive parts and vehicle mechanical operations
  • Two years of experience in a automotive dealership
  • Must have technical aptitude displayed by ASE certification or successful completion of pre-employment test
    
    Company Overview
    
    AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
    
    Benefits
    
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    Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward. Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you.
    
    AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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