Parts Manager

Tri State Ford, an automotive dealership in East Liverpool, OH, is currently seeking a Parts Manager to join our team. The parts manager is responsible for the following:

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
• Hires, trains, motivates, counsels, and monitors the performance of all parts department staff.
• Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and the do-it-yourself public.
• Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover.
• Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence.
• Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory.
• Supervises stock order procedures.
• Sets and enforces a policy on the special ordering of parts.
• Analyzes sales, expenses, and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals.
• Ensures that the same high quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers.
• Works with the service manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
• Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness.
• Provides technical assistance to parts department employees.
• Monitors parts department employees' payroll records.
• Coordinates a prompt, efficient, and timely flow of paperwork.
• Develops, enforces, and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
• Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's guidelines.
• Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.
• Enforces safety requirements, including but not limited to forklift training and operation, processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried, and OSHA Right-to-Know.

• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Associate degree or higher preferred but not required.
• At least 3 years of experience in an automotive parts manager role required.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

• Ability to pass pre-employment background check, MVR and drug screening required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Automotive Parts Management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location