Parts Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Bud Clary Auto Group, a family-owned dealership network in Washington State, our vibrant culture drives success. We maintain a high-performance workplace with exceptional customer service, fostering loyalty and growth since 1959.

SUMMARY

The Parts Manager strives to return a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in parts inventory. Accomplishes objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, displaying, and advertising.

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus an employee assistance program.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k).
• PTO & Paid Holidays - PTO accrual starting from day one of employment - 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked for the first year, 1.63 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for years 2-9, and 2.39 hours of PTO for every 40 hours worked for 10 or more years of service.
• Employee discounts
• Referral bonus program

PAY

• $8k-$10k per month depending on performance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all parts department staff
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts department
• Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and the public
• Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover
• Ensures that parts inventory reconciliation is completed monthly
• Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence
• Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory
• Sets and enforces a policy on the special ordering of parts
• Analyzes sales, expenses, and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals
• Ensures that the same high-quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers
• Works with the service manager and body shop manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
• Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness
• Takes advantage of all manufacturers' inventory co-op advertising
• Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines
• Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made
• Enforces safety requirements, including but not limited to forklift training and operation, processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried, and OSHA Right-to-Know
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for department staffing needs
• Monitor and supervise employee performance and procedures
• Work in concert with other managers throughout the dealership

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Manage and oversee your processes
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, MS Office (especially Word, Excel)
• Must be highly organized
• Must be detail oriented
• Ability to work legally in the United States
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Strong organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will stand and move throughout the dealership facility (lot, showroom, service department, offices) for most of the shift. The work environment can change from an enclosed heated/cooled building or vehicle to an outdoor environment with uneven surfaces. Evening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required. The noise level in the environment may be loud. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Driving is an essential function of this position. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record consistent with company insurance standards throughout employment.

Bud Clary Auto Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer . We are dedicated to creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other protected status. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, and more. We uphold a harassment-free environment for everyone, including vendors, contractors, and other non-employees.

Bud Clary Auto Group uses E-Verify , an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

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Location : Auburn