Job Description
JIM TAYLOR AUTO GROUP
Job Title: Parts Manager
Location:
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
JIM TAYLOR AUTO GROUP is seeking an experienced and motivated Parts Manager to oversee our parts department operations. This role is responsible for managing inventory, supervising the parts team, optimizing profitability, and ensuring excellent customer service for both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive parts management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining an efficient and organized department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the parts department, including inventory management, purchasing, and sales.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer and service department needs while minimizing excess stock.
- Develop and implement strategies to maximize department profitability.
- Manage, train, and support parts department employees to ensure high performance and professional development.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers.
- Ensure all parts orders are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor and analyze parts sales, costs, and profit margins, implementing improvements as necessary.
- Work closely with the service and sales departments to coordinate parts availability and support dealership operations.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, manufacturer requirements, and industry regulations.
- Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with parts inquiries and purchases.
- Utilize dealership management software to track inventory, sales, and orders efficiently.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory and address discrepancies as needed.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Prior experience as a Parts Manager or in a leadership role within an automotive parts department, preferably at a Ford dealership.
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts, inventory control, and dealership operations.
- Proficiency in dealership management systems (DMS), such as CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, or similar software.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with customers, staff, and vendors.
- Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
- Knowledge of Ford parts, warranty processes, and manufacturer guidelines is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Employee discounts on parts and service.
- Opportunities for professional growth and training.
Company Blurb:
Here at Jim Taylor Auto Group, we are a family owned dealership. We do the very best to take care of our Employees and our Customers. We are constantly pursuing our customer's satisfaction, and we want to get our customers every mile possible for their investment. We have a good atmosphere, and wonderful group of family employees. So if you are wanting a great place to work and a bigger family then submit your application with your experience into us. We are wanting to grow our work family bigger!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Tags
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