Automotive Parts Manager

$80,000 - $120,000/Yr

ALM Chevrolet South - Union City, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Union City, CA

About the position

The Automotive Parts Manager at ALM Chevrolet South is responsible for overseeing a profitable and efficient parts department. This role involves managing inventory, purchasing, staff utilization, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Ensure parts and accessories are available for resale
• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments
• Work with the Service Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for Warranty and Customer Pay jobs
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies including purchase orders, inventory guide figures, order codes
• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the parts department
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales
• Establish and maintain programs designed to train, develop and motivate department employees
• Direct and schedule the activities of all parts department employees
• Provide technical assistance to parts department employees
• Monitor parts department employees' payroll records
• Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
• Establish and enforce a pricing policy that balances volume, customer loyalty, and the cost of doing business
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence

Requirements

• A high school diploma or the equivalent
• College degree or equivalent experience
• Two years experience as a Parts Manager at an Automobile Dealership or wholesale parts department
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Five years of experience in an automotive parts department
• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Valid in-state driver's license and an acceptable, safe driving record

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance