What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Manager position at Kenworth Sales Company?
Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was recently awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 75 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now span 10 states across the country and boast 31 locations with over 1200 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well.
JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Parts Manager is the supervision of the day-to-day operations of the Parts Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Merchandises the parts inventory to meet sales and profit targets.
2. Supervises Parts Department employees.
3. Controls the Parts Department inventory.
4. Trains and develops Parts Department employees.
5. Reviews and analyzes performance results, taking corrective action, when applicable.
6. Starts and follows through on plans and programs to meet Company goals and objectives.
7. Coordinates and cooperates with other functional and staff managers.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or the equivalent
Ability to read and comprehend English instructions and information
Computer terminal data input, 10 key calculator
5 years heavy and medium duty diesel truck parts sales experience
Knowledge of bills of lading, freight bills
Excellent organization and communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, employee will work at a desk in a warehouse setting doing paperwork, telephoning, filing, and ten-key. For part of the shift, employee will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers. Lifting of at least 35 lbs. without assistance on a daily basis, as well as heavier loads with forklifts and/or additional assistance will be required. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
BENEFITS
We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.
Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.