Job Description
Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction, and rental equipment for major portions of Illinois, Missouri, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have been in business for over 100 years and are headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. For more information visit http://www.fabickcat.com/
The Warranty Administrator is responsible for managing and processing parts warranty claims accurately and efficiently for the Parts Department. This role serves as a critical liaison between customers, parts personnel, service departments, and manufacturers to ensure timely claim submission, reimbursement recovery, and compliance with Caterpillar warranty policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced dealership environment.
Provide backup support for parts delivery operations as needed, including safe and timely transportation of parts and materials to customer and branch locations while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.
- Process and submit Caterpillar and vendor parts warranty claims in accordance with OEM guidelines and timelines.
- Review warranty documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance prior to submission.
- Partner with Parts Counter personnel, Service Departments, and customers to gather required claim information and supporting documentation.
- Monitor open claims and follow up on approvals, credits, denials, and outstanding reimbursements.
- Investigate rejected or disputed claims and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure proper handling, return, and disposition of warranty parts per manufacturer requirements.
- Communicate warranty procedures and claim requirements to internal teams and customers as needed.
- Assist with inventory adjustments, warranty scrap processing, return material authorizations (RMAs), and related accounting activities.
- Analyze claim trends, recurring shortages, freight discrepancies, and denials to identify opportunities for operational improvement and cost recovery.
- Utilize dealership systems including DBS/WMS and OEM warranty platforms to document transactions and monitor claim activity.
- Work closely with branch Parts Departments, Corporate Warranty, Service Departments, freight carriers, vendors, and OEM representatives to resolve discrepancies and improve claim efficiency.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical documentation in accordance with company retention policies and OEM audit standards.
- Provide backup support for parts delivery operations as needed, including safe and timely transportation of parts and materials to customers, field technicians, and branch locations while delivering excellent customer service.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
