Parts Manager Job Description

Job Data

Job Title: Parts Manager

Department: Parts Department, Community Kia

Supervisor: Fix Operations Director

Summary Description

The parts manager strives to return a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in the parts inventory and accomplishes objectives using proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, pricing, merchandising, displaying, advertising, and security.

Essential Responsibilities

• Forecasts goals and objectives and strives to meet them
• Hires, trains, motivates all parts department staff & monitors performance
• Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, walk in customers as well as the sales department
• Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence
• Supervises all ordering procedures
• Establishes and supervises all internal procedures to ensure smooth daily operations
• Enforces safety requirements associated with handling of HAZMAT related parts and materials
• Communicates with and assist Manufacturer’s representative i.e., District Parts and Service manager & Parts Operations team
• Performs all duties related to monthly closeout
• Assures customer satisfaction and handles complaints immediately in a professional manner
• Provides assistance with any other parts related situation that may arise
• Ability to perform all tasks required of parts department staff

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to communicate and listen effectively
• Ability to multitask efficiently
• Customer service experience preferred
• Honda Parts related experience preferred
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Knowledge of automotive DMS programs preferred
• Basic computer skills required
• Good organizational skills required
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percentages and ratios
• Ability to identify and adjust to problematic situations

Physical Demands

• Work environment with moderate noise level & frequent climate changes
• Requires the use of both hands
• Ability to sit for an extended period
• Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling of items/equipment and lifting more than 80lbs. of material possible

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• ASE Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baytown, TX 77521: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person