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Automotive Parts Counterperson

Mount Kisco, NY · On-site

$40K - $60K/yr

As the Automotive Parts Counterperson you are tasked with selling parts to customers over the ... a supervisor. We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Employment is on an at ...

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How much do automotive parts supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive parts supervisor in the United States is $71,802.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an automotive parts supervisor?

Automotive Parts Supervisors oversee the daily operations of parts departments in automotive dealerships or repair shops. They manage inventory, order parts, supervise staff, and ensure that parts are available for technicians and customers. Their role is vital for maintaining efficient workflow and customer satisfaction, as they coordinate between suppliers, mechanics, and clients. Additionally, they are responsible for training employees, maintaining records, and implementing safety and quality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automotive parts supervisor?

To thrive as an Automotive Parts Supervisor, you need strong knowledge of automotive parts, inventory management, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience in automotive retail or service. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale (POS) software, and manufacturer catalog databases is essential. Leadership, organizational skills, and effective communication are standout soft skills for managing staff and ensuring smooth operations. These skills are crucial for maintaining accurate inventory, providing excellent customer service, and supporting overall shop efficiency.

How does an automotive parts supervisor typically collaborate with service technicians and other departments?

An Automotive Parts Supervisor works closely with service technicians to ensure they have timely access to the correct parts needed for repairs and maintenance. They often coordinate with service managers to prioritize urgent jobs and help resolve issues related to parts availability. Additionally, they may interact with sales and inventory teams to manage stock levels and facilitate smooth communication across departments, which is vital for minimizing downtime and improving customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Automotive Parts Supervisor vs Automotive Service Advisor?

AspectAutomotive Parts SupervisorAutomotive Service Advisor
Primary RoleOversees parts inventory, manages parts staff, and ensures timely parts availabilityAssists customers with vehicle repairs, explains services, and recommends solutions
Required CredentialsKnowledge of automotive parts, inventory management, and certifications like ASECustomer service skills, automotive knowledge, and communication skills
Work EnvironmentParts departments, warehouses, auto repair shopsService bays, customer reception areas, dealerships
Industry UsageCommonly found in auto dealerships, repair shops, and parts suppliersPrimarily in dealerships and repair centers

The Automotive Parts Supervisor focuses on managing parts inventory and staff, ensuring smooth operations in the parts department. In contrast, the Automotive Service Advisor interacts directly with customers, explaining repairs and recommending services. Both roles are essential in automotive service centers but differ in responsibilities and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Automotive Parts Supervisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,802 per year, or $34.5 per hour.

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS COUNTER REP

Orange, TX • On-site

National Automotive Training Academy
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$42K - $52K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervises stock order procedures and ensures timely processing of shipping and receiving efforts.

  • Develops and monitors sales promotions, manages inventory levels, and analyzes sales and expenses to meet profit goals.

  • Provides technical assistance to parts department employees and ensures high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Job description

Automotive Parts  - Summary

Strives to return a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in parts inventory. Accomplishes objectives using proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, displaying and advertising.

Automotive Parts  - Essential Duties

  • 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.
  • Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts department.
  • Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts and the do-it-yourself public.
  • Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate enough gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty.
  • Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover.
  • Ensures that parts inventory turns (established #) times per year.
  • 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. Ensures that stock orders represent at least (established %) percent of all orders.
  • Analyzes sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals.
  • Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program to produce profit.
  • 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 and body shop manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
  • Attends managers meetings.
  • Holds weekly department meetings.
  • 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.
  • Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing.
  • Monitors daily reports such as DOE, DOC and sales productivity.
  • Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report.
  • Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts, including a telemarketing program to keep in contact with customers.
  • Develops sales promotions.
  • Takes advantage of all manufacturers' inventory co-op advertising.
  • 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.
  • Assists in the collection of past-due accounts.
  • Supervises custodians to ensure that work area is kept clean.
  • 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.
  • Maintains professional appearance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Automotive  - Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Automotive Parts  - Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Four to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Automotive Parts  - Language Skills

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

Automotive Parts  - Mathematical Skills

  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Automotive Parts  - Reasoning Ability

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Automotive Parts r - Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications

  • Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Brakes Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Engine Performance Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Suspension and Steering Certification for Auto/Light Truck
  • Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification for Collision Repair
  • Mechanical and Electrical Components Certification for Collision Repair
  • Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
  • Painting and Refinishing Certification for Collision Repair
  • Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair
  • Assembly Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
  • Cylinder Block Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
  • Cylinder Head Specialist Certification for Engine Machinist
  • Brakes Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Diesel Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Drive Train Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Gasoline Engines Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Suspension and Steering Certification for Medium/Heavy Truck
  • Automobile Parts Specialist Certification
  • Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification
  • Air Conditioning Certification for School Bus
  • Body Systems and Special Equipment Certification for School Bus
  • Brakes Certification for School Bus
  • Diesel Engines Certification for School Bus
  • Drive Train Certification for School Bus
  • Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for School Bus
  • Suspension and Steering Certification for School Bus
  • Advanced Series— Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification
  • Advanced Series—Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification
  • Light Vehicles—Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate Fuels

I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training

  • Advanced Vehicle Systems
  • Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding
  • Detailing
  • Electronics for Collision Repair
  • Executive Seminar
  • Finish Matching
  • Glass Replacement
  • Plastic Repair
  • Steering and Suspension
  • Understanding Collision Repair
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials
  • Valid Driver's License

Automotive Parts - Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Automotive Parts  - Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.