Parts Manager

Description

The Parts Manager directs and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in purchasing and distributing parts and supplies, while developing and maintaining a high level of overall customer satisfaction. This is an exempt position.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Dependable
• Works well independently 
• Effective communicator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all department employees and business practices
• Maintain efficient, profitable parts operations and inventory control system
• Analyze turnover rate and inventory levels; maintain fast/slow moving parts
• Develop stock ordering procedures to optimize parts inventory and meet factory standards
• Work with Service Manager and Service Advisors striving for harmony and teamwork
• Make sure all department employees complete all manufacturer training in a timely manner
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews and deliver disciplinary actions as needed
• Enforce safety requirements, including but not limited to forklift and vertical lift training and operation, and processing of safety data sheets on all products carried 
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the manufacturer representatives
• Possess proficient knowledge of DMS and Manufacturer websites
• Create a positive experience at the “counter" for retail, wholesale and shop customers
• Perform all daily, monthly, and annual reporting needs
• Develop a parts process for the efficient flow of parts ordering and customer notification for sales and service departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of heavy-duty truck parts management experience or related supervisory experience 
• Supervisory skills to include the ability to coach, train and motivate subordinates to reach established goals
• High School diploma, some college preferred
• Ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks simultaneously
• Effective written, phone, and verbal communication skills 
• Good mathematical skills and working knowledge of MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift & carry up to 50 lbs. with both arms
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment to include 8 - 12 hour days with frequent exposure to weather elements

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and supplementary benefits
• Employer provided Group Life Insurance
• 401K plan with company participation
• Paid Time Off available upon hire date
• 6 paid Holidays after 90 days
• Weekly pay schedule