Zusammenfassung: Auto Parts Specialist / VIN Catalog Selector (B2B & Retail)

👤 **About Me:**
Automotive Technical graduate with 7 years of experience in auto parts selection and wholesale. Grew up in a family garage, giving me hands-on diagnostic knowledge. Progressed from domestic vehicle catalogs to complex European/Asian VIN decoding and B2B garage supply.

📈 **Professional Track Record:**
• **Senior Parts Selector:** Manage European and Korean vehicle lines. Coordinate with multiple regional warehouses and handle logistics for local auto repair shops. Once diagnosed a persistent BMW F30 suspension issue that other stores missed (worn control arm bushings vs. just sway bar links), saving the client time and money.
• **B2B Wholesale:** Maintain direct supply relationships with 3 local service centers, handling bulk orders and returns.

🛠️ **Core Competencies:**
• Catalogs: EPC (VAG, Renault, Toyota), PartsLink24, TecDoc, VIN decoders.
• Product Knowledge: OEM vs. Aftermarket (Lemförder, TRW, Bosch, SKF), fluid specs, filter cross-referencing.
• Systems: 1C, Auto-Stop, Excel (for B2B bulk pricing).

✨ **Career Expectations:**
• Target Salary: $48,000 USD base + wholesale bonuses.
• Seeking a senior selector or B2B parts management role.
• Setup: On-site in Detroit, MI.