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Chicago Parts & Sound Enterprises

Distributes Ford Genuine Accessories to dealers

Inventory Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentShipping & Receiving

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience, is required.
  • A solid understanding of logistics and shipping procedures is required.
  • Hands-on experience with shipping and distribution software is required.
  • The role requires communication, organizational, and time-management skills; problem-solving ability; attention to detail; and the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
  • Candidates must meet employment eligibility requirements established by U.S. federal law.
  • Employment is contingent on a conditional offer and successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a drug screening.
  • The role requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting as needed to support fulfillment operations.
Responsibilities
  • Use software systems to track, check, prioritize, and route customer orders.
  • Manage the flow of packages from order preparation through final shipment.
  • Collaborate with warehouse, purchasing, managers, and employees to optimize fulfillment operations.
  • Resolve issues involving delayed or misrouted shipments.
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies.
  • Report departmental activities, metrics, and issues to management.
  • Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve shipping and customer service concerns.
  • Promote a safe, alert, and efficient work environment.

About the company

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Chicago Parts & Sound Enterprises

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CPS provides automotive parts and services to car dealerships. It distributes OEM and Ford Genuine & Licensed Accessories and offers value-added services to boost dealership profitability and customer satisfaction. With a fleet of 70+ delivery vehicles, 220+ employees, and 24/7 online support plus extended-hours consultants, CPS combines stocked parts, logistics, and expert advice. Its goal is to help dealers succeed by building long-term partnerships and a relationship-based Automotive Supply Warehouse experience.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Founded

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Driven Distribution acquired CPS in October 2024, adding capital and consolidation momentum.
  • CPS won a June 3, 2026 federal award, confirming active government sales.
  • Website updates through 2025-11 show 600-plus vendors and daily multi-run delivery density.

What critics are saying

  • Driven Distribution integration ties CPS to HCI's platform execution through 2026.
  • Federal registration expires November 6, 2026, risking contract friction and compliance distraction.
  • Dealership and Ford concentration creates existential risk if Ford shifts accessory distribution.

What makes Chicago Parts & Sound Enterprises unique

  • Founded 1978, CPS supplies dealerships with OEM accessories and aftermarket parts.
  • CPS claims 250,000 SKUs, 600 vendors, and 300 delivery vehicles.
  • Ford made CPS an exclusive distributor and representative for Genuine and Licensed Accessories.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave