PARTS MANAGER

The Parts Manager strives to return a satisfactory profit on the dealership’s investment in parts inventory. Parts managers accomplish their objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, display and advertising. As with all positions with dealerships, parts managers are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards. Job Responsibilities Properly staffs the department, which includes hiring, training, motivating and monitoring the performance of all parts department staff. Create and oversee an annual operating budget for the parts department. Work with the service department, collision repair and wholesale account representatives to ensure inventory is available when needed. Establish competitive pricing specifications in various categories while generating sufficient profits and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Determine appropriate inventory levels while ensuring periodic parts turnover. Adjusting stock to curtail accumulation of unused or old parts. Confirm that parts are appropriately coded so the dealership can claim a complete refund for unused factory stock. Reviewing sales figures, costs and stock monthly to ensure budget benchmarks are met. Maintain an orderly workplace