Assistant Parts Manager

Assistant Parts ManagerZT Automotive is hiring an Assistant Parts Manager to run day-to-day parts operations alongside the Parts Manager. You will own counter execution, inventory accuracy, and gross retention across retail and internal service sales. This is a leadership-track role for a parts professional ready to step up to department management.ZT Automotive operates 17 franchise dealerships across multiple brands and dealer groups, giving strong performers a clear path to Parts Manager and beyond.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations and Leadership• Supervise counter staff, drivers, and shipping/receiving alongside the Parts Manager• Build daily schedules and assign work to cover retail and service counters• Train and coach team members on process, product knowledge, and customer service• Enforce department policies, pricing, and discount authorization limitsInventory Control• Run daily cycle counts and resolve bin variances• Manage stock orders, special orders, and lost-sale tracking to maintain fill rate• Monitor obsolescence and aged inventory; execute returns and surplus disposal• Ensure accurate receiving, bin locating, and DMS data integritySales and Gross• Protect gross profit by applying pricing structures and minimizing unauthorized discounts• Support service department turnaround by keeping RO parts staged and accurate• Participate in open repair order reviews• Review daily reports for sales, gross, and exceptions; act on variancesAdministration• Create and process purchase orders; verify receipt against PO and packing slip• Reconcile vendor and OEM invoices, credits, and statements; resolve discrepancies• Perform month-end reconciliation of parts inventory, accounts payable, and work-in-process• Reconcile open ROs, special orders, and parts charged to internal and warranty accounts• Process warranty parts returns and maintain core return tracking and credits• Prepare month-end and inventory reports for the Parts Manager and controller• Cover the Parts Manager role during vacations and absencesQualificationsRequired• 3+ years of automotive dealership parts experience• 1+ year in a lead, supervisory, or senior counter role• Working knowledge of a dealership DMS (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, or similar)• Understanding of inventory control, stock ordering, and parts pricing• Strong communication skills with customers, technicians, and service advisors• Valid driver's license and clean driving record