Parts Manager- Retail - Full-time / Part-time

Position Overview

The Retail Parts Manager is responsible for running a profitable and efficient parts department. The Retail Parts Manager will accomplish objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, pricing, merchandising and advertising.

Who Would I Interact With?
This position interacts daily with Customers, Parts Associates, Service Managers, Service Associates, Sales Associates, other Managers, Technicians and support staff, just to name a few. 

What are my day-to-day responsibilities: 

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them
• Ensure parts and accessories are available for resale
• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments
• Work with the Service Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for Warranty and Customer Pay jobs
• Establish and maintain purchasing policies including purchase orders, inventory guide figures, order codes
• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the parts department
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales
• Establish and maintain programs designed to train, develop and motivate department employees
• Direct and schedule the activities of all parts department employees
• Provide technical assistance to parts department employees
• Monitor parts department employees' payroll records
• Develop, enforce and monitor guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
• Establish and enforce a pricing policy that balances volume, customer loyalty, and the cost of doing business
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence

What are the requirments for this job?

• A high school diploma or the equivalent College degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years experience as a Parts Manager at an Automobile Dealership or wholesale parts department
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Two year of supervisory experience
• Five years of experience in an automotive parts department
• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Ability to operate an automobile

AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.