Dealership Parts Manager

Overview
Join our dynamic automotive team as a Dealership Parts Manager, where you will lead the parts department with energy and precision! This vital role involves overseeing inventory control, supplier relationships, and procurement strategies to ensure our dealership operates smoothly and efficiently. As a key player in automotive service and repair, you will drive excellence in parts management, optimize supply chain processes, and deliver outstanding customer service. Your leadership will help us maintain top-tier OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts availability, streamline logistics, and support our commitment to quality automotive repair and maintenance.

Duties

• Manage the entire parts department, including inventory control, procurement, and warehousing to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and OEM vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules that benefit the dealership.
• Oversee order management systems and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) platforms to ensure accurate data entry, order processing, and stock replenishment.
• Coordinate logistics for shipping & receiving, warehouse management, and distribution to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement demand planning strategies based on dealership service schedules, customer needs, and manufacturing forecasts.
• Utilize automotive diagnostics knowledge to identify parts requirements for repairs and maintenance accurately.
• Supervise warehouse operations including forklift operation, equipment repair, and inventory audits to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with automotive service teams to support auto body repair projects and ensure the availability of necessary parts.
• Maintain detailed records of procurement activities using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or AS400 systems.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for hard-to-find OEM parts while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Skills

• Extensive experience in supply chain management within an automotive dealership environment.
• Proven ability in supplier management, negotiation, and procurement management.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive systems, HVAC units, auto body repair processes, and automotive diagnostics.
• Proficiency with inventory management software, ERP systems like AS400 or similar platforms, and order management systems.
• Skilled in warehouse management practices including shipping & receiving procedures and warehouse experience.
• Knowledge of demand planning techniques tailored for automotive service needs.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely; certification preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS tools for maintenance tracking; experience with equipment repair is a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills to support dealership clients and internal teams effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills combined with a strategic sourcing mindset to optimize costs without compromising quality.
• Data entry accuracy combined with attention to detail for inventory control records. Join us as a Dealership Parts Manager where your expertise fuels our success! Bring your passion for automotive parts management, supply chain excellence, and customer-focused leadership to create a seamless parts operation that keeps our dealership running at peak performance!

Pay: From $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,000