Automotive Parts Manager

Automotive Dealership Parts Manager

Position Summary

The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing the dealerships parts department ensuring efficient inventory management excellent customer service and strong department profitability. This position leads the parts team coordinates with the Service and Sales departments manages vendor relationships and maintains accurate inventory levels while minimizing unnecessary costs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the dealership Parts Department.

• Hire train coach schedule and supervise parts department employees.

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on dealership needs sales history and manufacturer requirements.

• Monitor parts purchasing receiving stocking pricing returns and special orders.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct regular physical inventory counts.

• Review and manage obsolete damaged and excess inventory.

• Work closely with the Service Department to ensure technicians receive the correct parts in a timely manner.

• Support the Sales Department with wholesale and retail parts opportunities.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers distributors and other parts suppliers.

• Ensure warranty return and core procedures are followed accurately.

• Monitor department sales gross profit expenses and other key performance indicators.

• Establish and maintain appropriate parts pricing and margins.

• Ensure all parts transactions are accurately documented and processed through the dealerships DMS.

• Maintain a clean organized and safe parts department.

• Ensure compliance with dealership policies manufacturer requirements OSHA regulations and other applicable laws and regulations.

• Resolve customer and internal department concerns professionally and promptly.

• Identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency profitability and customer satisfaction.

• Participate in dealership meetings and collaborate with other department managers to achieve overall dealership goals.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive dealership parts experience required; parts management experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of automotive parts catalogs and parts identification.

• Experience with dealership management systems (DMS) and electronic parts catalogs.

• Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to manage inventory purchasing and departmental expenses.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

• Strong computer skills and ability to learn dealership-specific software.

• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of automotive dealership parts experience.

• Previous Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager experience.

• Experience with OEM manufacturer parts programs and warranty procedures.

• Experience managing wholesale and retail parts operations.

• Proven ability to train and develop employees.

• Strong understanding of parts department financial statements and profitability metrics.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Ability to frequently bend reach lift and carry automotive parts and equipment.

• Ability to safely lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in a warehouse and dealership environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Compensation & Benefits

C. Harpers Excellent Benefits Include Items Listed Below:

• Competitive Pay Plan by Meeting & Exceeding Industry SetSalaried Pay PlansMonthly Bonuses Stipends and Commissions.
• Full Medical Dental and Vision Insurance. (Medical Insurance Plan Option at no cost to Employee Available)
• 401k Plan with Annual Company Contribution
• Pro-Rated Paid Time Off on your 91st Day of Employment.
• Short Term Disability with No Premiumto Employee. (Buy Up Options Available Through Aflac & American Fidelity)
• Life Insurance Coverage with No Premium to the Employee. (Buy Up Options Available Through Aflac & American Fidelity)
• Opportunities for Growth and PromotionsInside the Ever-Expanding Family-Owned Business that has been Locally Trusted for 40 Years!

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured by effective inventory control parts department profitability customer satisfaction technician productivity accurate parts processing employee development and strong collaboration with the dealerships Service and Sales departments.

About Us: C Harper represents a number of brands across our manydealerships includingChevy Buick GMC Cadillac FordChrysler Dodge JeepRam Kia and here its all about family. Those who have witnessed the past 40 years of growth know that theCHarpers core values of honesty integrity loyalty and charity have helped the business to succeed. But as customers employees and friends will tell you its the focus on family that setsCHarperAuto Group in a class by itself!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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