Parts Manager

Parts ManagerLead and manage the branch parts department to support both external and internal customers while maximizing customer satisfaction and gross profit. Parts manager is also responsible for execution of process discipline required to maintain an optimized inventory.ResponsibilitiesDrive profitable parts growth through disciplined management of revenue, margins, expenses, overtime, and freight recovery.Enforce pricing, discount, and margin guardrails; document and escalate exceptions to the General Manager and Sales & Pricing as required.Lead and develop the parts team through hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.Foster a customer-focused culture by modeling and enforcing consistent counter standards, follow-up, and professional service behaviors.Resolve customer and internal escalations, ensuring timely follow-up, accurate communication, and proper documentation in compliance with SOPs.Partner daily with service leadership to manage parts constraints, hot repair orders, backorders, staging, and technician wait time.Oversee repair order accuracy to reduce missed parts-to-labor capture, billing errors, and documentation gaps.Manage inventory health and compliance, including KPIs, cycle counts, returns, cores, credits, adjustments, and bin discipline.Ensure timely and accurate financial administration, including invoice coding, month-end requirements, and management of open customer orders and invoices.Maintain safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards across the parts department.Execute company standards locally while escalating recurring issues, authority exceptions, and systemic risks through proper channels.Maintain a consistent daily and weekly operating cadence focused on service execution, inventory control, escalation follow-up, and team coaching.QualificationsHigh School graduate or equivalentAssociate degree or equivalent Automotive / Diesel technology industry experience3 years of truck/automotive dealership experienceStrong background on in-person and telephone-based customer serviceDemonstrated leadership and management abilitySufficient product knowledge to be able to train and lead counter people selling medium and heavy duty truck partsStrong leadership and people management skillsStrong customer service and relationship-building skills (internal and external)Problem-solving and decision-making skills under time pressureAbility to prioritize and manage multiple demands (service, retail counter, fleet room)Effective verbal and written communication skillsAbout Lakeside International TrucksTransportation is more than just an industry, it's the engine of our economy. At Lakeside International Trucks, We're proud to serve the people and fleets that keep America running strong. Every repair, every part, every sale connects to a bigger purpose – helping others move what matters most. When you build your career here, you're part of a team that supports local communities, delivers critical goods and powers progress across the nation. Why Lakeside: · Continues career growth and in-house training programs · Local work with national impact · Access to the newest clean diesel and hybrid truck technology · Performance based bonuses across departments · Work in an essential, growing industry · Opportunities across multiple dealership locations We don't just sell and service trucks – we keep commerce moving and communities thriving.