Parts Manager

PURPOSE OF JOB: The Parts Manager is responsible for operating a profitable and efficient Parts Department.  The Parts Manager will accomplish objectives through the proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, displaying and advertising.  As a member of the management team, the Parts Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic plans to insure business growth.

JOB DUTIES:

·         Manage the day to day operations of the Parts Department.

·         Monitor the parts inventory and anticipate parts needs in light of future promotions, new model years, trends and suggested stock orders.

·         Responsible for the security of inventory and for analyzing the quality of parts.

·         Work with retail and wholesale customers in considering credit applications, handling complaints and negotiating prices to ensure customer enthusiasm.

·         In cooperation with the retail facility’s leadership, review the previous month’s sales/profit performance to determine where improvements can be made.

·         Parts Internet Administrator – responsible for checking the website for the Subaru parts requests.  Check the site a minimum of 3 times per day.

·         Develop and implement a business growth plan.  Generate additional parts sales and gross profits by acquiring new business accounts.

Maintain reporting systems to store management and to the manufacturer.

·         Confer with Sales Management and the Controller on plans, financial results and areas of concern.

·         Monitor annual parts inventory and balance to the financial statement.

·         Establish, maintain and keep job descriptions up to date for positions in the department.

·         Evaluate performance of employees against established objectives.

·         Outline, maintain and coordinate the training of department employees.

·         Conduct periodic personnel meetings.

·         Maintain good employee relations.

PREREQUISITE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES &/OR COMPETENCIES:

·         Analysis and problem solving

·         Customer enthusiasm

·         Decisiveness

·         Delegating and empowering

·         Initiative

·         Motivating and coaching

·         Organizing and planning

·         Strategic leadership

·         Team building

·         Versatility

·         Communication